What transactions are covered by the Consumer Fraud Act?
The Consumer Fraud Act defines “person” to include the following: natural persons, associations, corporations and other business entities, as well as the agents, partners and officers of said entities. The Consumer Fraud Act applies to persons without requiring that the contract be for personal, family or household purposes. Accordingly, in certain instances, the Consumer Fraud Act applies to the sale of merchandise used in business operations. The types of merchandise” covered by the Consumer Fraud Act are extensive and they may include objects, wares, services or anything offered directly or indirectly to the public for sale, such as automotive sales, automotive repairs, household furniture and furnishings, mail order practices, the sale of animals, home improvement practices, home appliance repairs and service and watercraft repair. The sale of most items used by individuals and businesses (other than those used to make a profit) are covered by the Consumer Fraud Act. Under the Cons
