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Contracts

Jul. 21, 2010

Ruling Goes Against Auto Dealers

Some San Diego Ford owners could see their damages awards multiply after a state appellate court's decision that car sales contract backdating violates a certain statute.

By Ciaran McEvoy

Daily Journal Staff Writer

Some Ford owners could see their damages awards multiply after a state appellate court's decision that car sales contract backdating violates a state statute with stiff penalties.

The decision last week by Division 1 of the 4th District Court of Appeal found San Diego-based Pearson Ford was liable under California's Automobile Sales Finance Act, which promises damages of tens...

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