Legal Question in Consumer Law in Texas

I bought a used car from an individual who told me in person as well as in several emails that there was nothing wrong with the car. I've had the car less than 24 hours & it has already died on the side of the road. Myself & 2 children Pushed the car to our home several blocks & it is now sitting in our drive. I notified the seller less than 22 hours after picking up the car that there was a problem & that the car either need to be fixed or my money returned. He is now refusing to give my money back or send someone to repair the problem. Do I have any legal rights to get a refund? I have saved all emails & it clearly states the car is in good shape. Can this be considered under the lemon law, deceptive trade, or even fraud? I am disabled & it took a long time to save the money to purchase this car. What can I do?


Asked on 10/16/09, 12:00 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey Brashear The Brashear Law Firm, PLLC

Based on what you have written, it appears that you may have purchased the vehicle without any warranty and as-is. You should review the terms of your bill of sale to verify the condition of the purchase agreement. Dependent upon the specific verabage used in the e-mails; the status of your purchase may be affected to some degree. You may want to consult with a law firm to ensure that you are protecting your rights and interests. If my law firm can assist you with this legal issue or any other legal matter, please contact us at [email protected] to arrange for an initial consultation.

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Answered on 10/21/09, 10:11 am


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