Indiana § 24-5-12-19 - Deceptive statements; failure to deliver item ordered; voiding of contract; requisites

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§ 24-5-12-19. Deceptive statements; failure to deliver item ordered; voiding of contract; requisites

Sec. 19. If a seller:

(1) uses any untrue, misleading, or deceptive statement in a solicitation or sale; or

(2) fails to deliver an item ordered within four (4) weeks;

the purchaser may void the contract within ninety (90) days from the date of the contract by giving written notice to the seller and is entitled to a return from the seller of all consideration paid to the seller. Upon receipt by the purchaser of the consideration paid to the seller, the purchaser shall make available to the seller, at a reasonable time and place, the items received by the purchaser.

As added by P.L.253-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.5-1988, SEC.131.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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