How to Win Your Attorney’s Fees in a Breach of Contract Case
April 6, 2020Because of the high cost of litigation, anyone thinking about filing a lawsuit—or defending one—needs to consider the opportunity for recovering attorney’s fees, which are one of the two main costs when it comes to business litigation (the other is out-of-pocket costs for expert witnesses, depositions, court …
DetailsThe Elements of Fraudulent Inducement of a Contract
January 27, 2020The fraudulent inducement of a contract occurs when someone deceives another party into entering into a contract. It can be made in several different ways — spoken, inferred, by a gesture, or even keeping silent when there is a duty to speak. There are six elements that must be satisfied in order for fraudule…
DetailsWhen is a Statement or Promise Considered a Binding Contract?
December 16, 2019People make statements and promises every day that they have no idea may, under certain circumstances, obligate them legally to follow through. If another person interprets your statement or promise as an offer, this could create a contract obligation that you may never have intended. Of course, there is a vast dif…
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