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Boats and the Lemon Law
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I. TYPES OF CLAIMS
A. Lemon Law & Boats
The statutes of the Lemon Law does not cover the boats. The states of New Jersey lemon law, "motor vehicle" a car passenger or motorcycle as defined in RS39 :1-1. "Laws of lemon and warranty law overlap. For example, we have argued that the lemon law presumption periods should be considered for the assessment of repair period.
B. IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
While lemon laws often do not cover ships, the laws do others. The Uniform Commercial Code governs sales in 49 states, and contains an implied warranty of merchantability, which requires that the products are reasonably fit and comply with existing rules on trade.
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When a ship is seriously flawed, a claim can be made unless the ship was sold As-Is.
C. Express Warranty
The manufacturer or dealer may offer a warranty and suggest that while the repairs were undertaken at no cost, no claim can be made. However, the obligation of the manufacturer is satisfactory to fix the problem, try not to, and inability to put a vehicle in proper working condition after a reasonable number of repair attempts can create an action for breach of express warranty.
D. Other claims
when someone has been deceived or concealed material defects, a claim of consumer fraud is possible. In that repairs were done incorrectly and substantial damage is due to neglect, a negligence claim is possible.
II. DEFENSES
A. Disclaimers
While the proclamation of the skill and dedication of your service department, some boat dealers have the consumer sign a disclaimer that have sometimes been applied, especially in New York. They can be hidden in the back of a document so that the consumer will not notice.
B. Expert Testimony
Consumers can indicate a problem is clear or obvious, but courts typically require expert testimony of an inspector, the mechanic of the ship, or other qualified person. While the consumer suggests that "it is clear", a ship should not develop a stress crack after two and a half, but the court can conclude that if there is a defect or the occurrence due to other causes is a matter of the testimony expert.
C. Opportunity for repair
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. I am paying 3,000, 4,000, 5. 000 per month for a ship that is constantly in the shop and I just want my money back or another ship. While consumers may see him as being patient, the law may require several attempts to repair, and in any case, for example, will be offered by the manufacturer and / or distributor. Each of them suggests that they send a person qualified to tackle today's problems. Consumers often say they do not understand that I do not feel safe on the boat, but it is a matter of choice, no misunderstandings-the manufacturer does not want the boat older than you. While lemon laws provide a quick hearing date, the boat owner may have to wait several months or even years for a trial. Circumstances attorney should provide a clear and precise description of the process.
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