Boston University School of Law

Consumer Law

JD 897 (A1) T/R 8:30-10:30 4 credits, Spring Professor Pettit  
     
An examination of case law, statutes, and regulations governing transactions entered into for personal or family purposes rather than business or professional ones. Topics include theories of consumer protection, advertising, disclosure requirements, credit reporting and access to credit, quality of goods and services, billing disputes, collection efforts, and methods of enforcing consumer rights. This course might be of both professional and personal interest.