contract-law consumer-protection texas vehicle
Contract Date Vs Date of Possession
<p>If all the paperwork to purchase a certified pre-owned car in TX is negotiated, signed &amp; dated by the buyer and dealership.</p>

<p>However, the buyer was not given physical possession of the vehicle until over a week later; this being caused by the dealer and not the buyer.</p>

<p>Then the buyer decides 24 hours after gaining possession, that they want to return the vehicle under the “3 day return with no penalty” laws. </p>

<p>Does the date the paperwork was signed apply as to when the 3 days begins, or does the date the buyer was actually given possession by the dealer apply as the date the 3 days begins?</p>

<p>I haven’t been able to locate any references to the specific legal distinction in any sources yet, so any references, sources and non-legal advice is all appreciated!</p>

<p>I found <a href="https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/cpd/the-3-day-right-to-cancel-a-purchase" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this reference</a> from texasattorneygeneral.gov which may be of use to you:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The 3-Day Right to Cancel a Purchase</p>
<p>Many consumers are under the impression that they have a 3-day right
to cancel any and all consumer purchases. However, this is not true.
The right to cancel law applies only to very specific situations.</p>
<p>The 3-day right to cancel law applies to sales made at facilities
other than the seller's place of business. Such locations may be the
consumer's residence and places rented on a temporary or short-term
basis, such as hotel rooms or convention centers.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Because the exclusion of &quot;other than the seller's place of business&quot; does not appear to apply in your case, I think the 3 day return is not applicable. There may be other mitigating factors to your benefit that do not fall under this ruling, however.</p>
