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UNFAIR OR
UNCONSCIONABLE
SALES ACTS OR
PRACTICES

Series of 2013
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UNFAIR OR UNCONSCIONABLE
SALES ACTS OR PRACTICES
◊ Transaction is grossly inimical to consumer
◊ One-sided, in favor of manufacturer, seller or
supplier
◊ Taking advantage of consumer’s physical or
mental infirmity, ignorance, illiteracy, lack of
time or general conditions of the environment
◊ Consumer was unable to receive a substantial
benefit from the transaction
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◊ When a consumer transaction was

entered into, the seller or supplier was
aware that there was no reasonable
probability of payment of the obligation
in full by the consumer
◊ Price grossly exceeded the price at which
similar products or services were sold
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