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General Contract Law Questions
FAQs
Are there different kinds of acceptance?
Must the contract be in writing?
What about ‘contracts’ printed in small type on the back of forms and airline tickets?
Does a contract have to be notarized?
What is the performance of a contract?
When does a breach of contract occur?
What are my remedies in the event there is a breach?
What are the defenses to a claimed breach of contract?
Can I change my mind after entering a contract?
My 15-year old son, who looks older, just signed a contract to purchase a computer. Is the contract valid?
I signed an installment loan contract to buy a new refrigerator. The refrigerator is defective but the finance company demands that I keep making payments. What can I do?
My small business entered into a 5-year contract at a $1,000 per month. As we are not getting our money's worth, can we cancel it?
What is a release?
I have 2 sewing machines for sale. I have a potential buyer who wants to take them now and pay for them over 10 months. How can I protect myself if she moves or disappears?
What is a contract?
What are the key elements of a binding contract?
The offer of a contract
What do I look for in the construction contract to protect me from delays?
A loan company is attempting to collect on a student loan made to my wife's son. The signature on the loan papers was her former husband's who now claims on a notarized letter to the company that he had no knowledge of the loan and that his signature on the loan papers was forged by my wife. What are our options? The loan company wants her to produce her driver's license, social security number, and marriage license. Are we obligated to pay back the loan?
I leased a c70 volvo from our local dealer. Later in the day the dealership called to say that I had not been approved and would need a co-signer. Must the contract be renogotiated?
My 13-year old booked airline tickets, hotel and car on priceline as a mother's day surprise gift. When I found out I immediately called priceline as the weekend she picked I cannot go; they declined to cancel the trip. Can a 13-year old enter into this agreement in my name without my knowledge?
I run a small business and occasionally checks are returned from their bank for insufficient funds. What can I do to collect?
I purchased an entertainment center at a local furniture store. All sales final, no exchanges, no refunds. It's due to be delivered in two days and now they are telling me they sold it at the wrong price. It will be $500 more. Don't they have to honor the sales invoice at the price they sold it to me?
I received title to my vehicle and a letter stating that I successfully paid off my loan. Now the lienholder says they goofed. Do I have any legal rights?
I recently purchased a sofa and chair for my living room. However when placed in the living room, they did not look right. The company picked up them up and issued me a store credit. Half a year has gone by and I still haven't found a sofa and chair to my liking. The store refuses to refund the money. What is my next move?
A boat dealer who did some repair work on my boat refuses to accept my credit card in payment; rather he wants a cashier's check. Since he accepts payment in credit cards as part of its regular business practice, why demand a bank check from me?
I am at the end of my 48-month auto lease. The lease contract specifies an estimated end of term wholesale value of $7,000. Kelly blue book lists it as around $5,000. The leasing company refuses to change the end of term value for buyout. Do I have any power or legal right to challenge the leasing company?
I am renting a tv and am 8 days past due. The company is threatening me with felony theft charges. Can they do this?
My wallet was recently stolen and within a week the thief tallied up large credit card charges, purchased a cell phone, applied for a VISA card, ordered plane tickets, and had a credit line approved to buy a Compaq computer. Any suggestions on how to limit the damage?
Auto Repairs
FAQs
The auto body shop where I took my car was recently broken into. My car glass was broken along with 12 other cars. The repair shop says they are not responsible for the damage. The lot was not secured and no signs posted. I did not sign any release. As the car is old, I carry only liability insurance. Shouldn't the shop have some insurance to cover this type of damage on their premises?
Bad Checks
FAQs
I run a small business and occasionally checks are returned from their bank for insufficient funds. What can I do to collect?
Is it okay for a business to tell others that you wrote a check that bounced?
Breaking A Contract
FAQs
When does a breach of contract occur?
What are my remedies in the event there is a breach?
What are the defenses to a claimed breach of contract?
My small business entered into a 5-year contract at a $1,000 per month. As we are not getting our money's worth, can we cancel it?
What are the typical types of lawsuits?
I leased a c70 volvo from our local dealer. Later in the day the dealership called to say that I had not been approved and would need a co-signer. Must the contract be renogotiated?
I am renting a tv and am 8 days past due. The company is threatening me with felony theft charges. Can they do this?
About a year ago, I signed a 3-year contract with a karate studio agreeing to pay a monthly fee. Since then, I have had knee surgery and found out that I had unknowingly a compression fracture of a lower back bone. The doc says that participation in karate may aggravate or cause trauma to my back or knee. Can I cancel the contract due to health reasons?
Cancellation
FAQs
My small business entered into a 5-year contract at a $1,000 per month. As we are not getting our money's worth, can we cancel it?
I purchased an entertainment center at a local furniture store. All sales final, no exchanges, no refunds. It's due to be delivered in two days and now they are telling me they sold it at the wrong price. It will be $500 more. Don't they have to honor the sales invoice at the price they sold it to me?
Changing Your Mind
FAQs
Can I change my mind after entering a contract?
I inadvertently left my wedding ring at a restaurant and suspect the waiter lifted it. I filed a police report and put an ad in the paper, offering a reward. Am I obligated to pay the reward?
Last saturday, a man test drove the car I was selling. I answered all his questions, and we agreed on a price. The next week, we exchanged a certified check and good title to my car. Later the same day, he demanded his money back because he had discovered the car had been painted. The car was painted before he ever looked at it, but he never asked that question. Is he justified in suing me?
I recently purchased a sofa and chair for my living room. However when placed in the living room, they did not look right. The company picked up them up and issued me a store credit. Half a year has gone by and I still haven't found a sofa and chair to my liking. The store refuses to refund the money. What is my next move?
Construction
FAQs
I’m looking to renovate my kitchen and bathrooms completely. What clauses should I include in the contract to protect my legal rights?
Is a contractor bound by his written estimate of a job?
The contractor won’t complete my home repairs unless I pay more money. I can’t live in an unfinished kitchen, and feel I am over the barrel. What are my options?
What do I look for in the construction contract to protect me from delays?
What if the subcontractor (like the plumber, painter, etc.) Threatens to sue me or file a lien on my house?
Consumer Installment Contracts
FAQs
I signed an installment loan contract to buy a new refrigerator. The refrigerator is defective but the finance company demands that I keep making payments. What can I do?
Contract Damages
FAQs
How are contract damages figured?
Drug Contract With Undercover Cop
FAQs
If an undercover narc signs a contract stating that he or she is not a narc, is that a legal contract? Would it stand up in court?
Elements
FAQs
Are there different kinds of acceptance?
Must the contract be in writing?
Does a contract have to be notarized?
What is the performance of a contract?
What are the key elements of a binding contract?
The offer of a contract
I inadvertently left my wedding ring at a restaurant and suspect the waiter lifted it. I filed a police report and put an ad in the paper, offering a reward. Am I obligated to pay the reward?
Federal Contracts
FAQs
Why are federal government contracts subject to specialized rules that are not applicable to contracts between commercial firms?
Are there unique rules of the game in contracting with the federal government? What are they?
Are state and local government contracts governed by rules similar to the rules governing federal contracts?
How does one locate federal government contracting opportunities?
Can small or minority owned businesses obtain federal contracts?
Who hears bid protests?
What remedies are available when a bid protest is sustained?
What are the mechanics in filing a claim against the government?
What is the effect of the ‘changes’ clause?
What is the effect of the ‘termination for convenience’ clause?
What is a ‘termination for default’?
When does the federal government use a procurement contract?
When does the federal government use a federal grant or a cooperative agreement?
Does the federal government allow full and open competition in government contracts?
Minor
FAQs
My 15-year old son, who looks older, just signed a contract to purchase a computer. Is the contract valid?
My 13-year old booked airline tickets, hotel and car on priceline as a mother's day surprise gift. When I found out I immediately called priceline as the weekend she picked I cannot go; they declined to cancel the trip. Can a 13-year old enter into this agreement in my name without my knowledge?
Pre-printed Contracts
FAQs
What about ‘contracts’ printed in small type on the back of forms and airline tickets?
Am I bound by an arbitration clause included in a preprinted contract, such as for a new car or for health insurance coverage?
Remedies For Breaking Contract
FAQs
What are my remedies in the event there is a breach?
What are the defenses to a claimed breach of contract?
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