New York § 742 - 742Action for recovery of damages by consumer
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 742 — 742Action for recovery of damages by consumer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 742. 742Action for recovery of damages by consumer
§ 742. Action for recovery of damages by consumer. Any consumer injured by a violation of this article or by the breach by an automobile broker business of a contract which has been entered into pursuant to section seven hundred thirty-nine of this article may bring an action for recovery of damages. Judgment shall be entered in favor of a consumer in an amount not to exceed three times the actual damages, but in no case less than the amount paid by the buyer to the automobile broker business. The court may award reasonable attorney's fees to a prevailing plaintiff.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 742
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 742 cover?
Section 742 ("742Action for recovery of damages by consumer") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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