New York Contracts Legal Questions

As the saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished. Given that you have your text messages, it seems you can certainly prove your friend requested you withdraw the money. Proving your friend received it may be more difficult, but a good lawyer should be able to help build a good defense for you. You may possibly have a counterclaim against her for all the monies you spent, although that will be more difficult, since those expenditures will likely be viewed as gifts.  ... Read Answer

YES. Under the New York Pet Lemon Law, you can return or exchange the puppy for an equivalent replacement puppy, for a full refund AND reasonable veterinary fees, or you can keep the puppy AND get reimbursement for reasonable vet fees not to exceed the price of the puppy. But you must act FAST- you have 14 days from the time of purchase to get a vet to certify the puppy was not fit for purchase (and it sounds like you definitely can), and use a form that has the language thats found in NY Gen Bus Law sections 753 and 754. Once you do that, the pet store has 10 days to give you a refund, or you're free to take the pet store to court. You can take the pet store straight to court, too.... Read Answer