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When a contract cannot be read because of the font and size of the letters, is it considered fraud?

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The fine print of the contract is not even readable when enlarged on a copier or scanned onto a computer and enlarged to 500%. The letters are too bold and small that they just all run together.

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6 Responses to “When a contract cannot be read because of the font and size of the letters, is it considered fraud?”

  1. dumpfinds Says:
    November 29th, 2008 at 6:50 pm

    I would say try a magnifying glass, and if this does not work, then ask for the “fine print” in a readable print, and if you cannot get it in such, then I would consider thinking it could be fraudulent - but don’t get the cart before the horse until you’ve circled the barn a time or two.

  2. brningpyre Says:
    November 29th, 2008 at 9:50 pm

    It’s not legible, so it’s not valid as a contract. As far as anyone is concerned, legal or otherwise, the fine print you’re speaking of says absolutely nothing. As far as fraud, if the seller (or whatever) is purposely misleading and/or decieving you, then yes, it is fraud.

  3. Anticlea Says:
    December 2nd, 2008 at 12:57 am

    As long as its there, I don’t think it would hold up as being fraud. Even with it being unreadable, they will tell you “But we stated it in the fine print.”
    However, you can try asking the place you received this tiny print mess from for a larger version.

  4. OhGreatWiseOneinHipWaders Says:
    December 5th, 2008 at 2:52 am

    I expect that it is not fraud, but it may constitute a deceptive business practice. If it involves substantial amount of money I would consult an attorney. In some areas of law, such as real estate contracts in Texas the minimum font size on a contract is specified.

    If one signs a contract like that, they are agreeing to the terms and claiming that they understand what they are signing. If the font cannot be read, the contract should not be signed, but you knew that already, right?

  5. Studly Says:
    December 6th, 2008 at 11:13 am

    Keeping in mind that each state has goofy laws…I checked with a judge buddy of mine.

    If you were to go before him with a copy of the contract that YOU signed, and HE couldn’t read it, that portion of the contract would be invalid.

  6. jannie Says:
    December 7th, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    I wouldn’t sign that contract