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Simple English definitions for legal terms

consumer-goods transaction

Read a random definition: Section 1244 Stock

A quick definition of consumer-goods transaction:

A consumer-goods transaction is when someone buys something for themselves or their family to use at home, and they use something they already own as a guarantee that they will pay for it. This is called a security interest. Consumer law is the set of rules that protect people when they buy things for personal use.

A more thorough explanation:

A consumer-goods transaction is a type of secured transaction where an individual incurs an obligation primarily for personal, family, or household purposes, and a security interest in consumer goods secures the obligation. This means that if the individual fails to pay back the debt, the lender can take possession of the consumer goods that were used as collateral.

  • Buying a refrigerator on credit and using the refrigerator as collateral for the loan.
  • Taking out a loan to purchase a car and using the car as collateral for the loan.

These examples illustrate how a consumer-goods transaction works. In both cases, the individual is obtaining credit for personal use and is using the purchased item as collateral for the loan. If the individual fails to make payments, the lender can repossess the item to recoup their losses.

Consumer law is an area of law that deals with consumer transactions. This includes a person's obtaining credit, goods, real property, or services for personal, family, or household purposes. Consumer law is designed to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive practices by businesses and to ensure that consumers have access to accurate information about the products and services they are purchasing.

These examples illustrate how consumer law protects individuals from unfair or deceptive practices by businesses. Consumers have the right to accurate information about the products and services they are purchasing and can take legal action if they are misled or harmed by a business's actions.

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