Actions Involving Breach of Contract
Contracts have become a part of everyday life. A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two parties. Each party to a contract makes a promise to either perform a certain duty or pay a certain amount. Sometimes people fail to keep their promises or pay money that is owed. This is known as a breach of contract and the non-breaching party may be entitled to legal relief.
Generally, both written and oral contracts are legally enforceable. Ideally the terms of a contract are written down, however an oral contract is often enforceable.
A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their duties under the contract terms. The remedies available to the non-breaching party may include:
- Specific performance (the breaching party is required to perform the contract)
- Compensatory damages (compensate you for the economic loss caused by a broken contract)
- Liquidated damages (usually specified in the contract itself)
Contract law can be quite complicated. Our attorneys can help you navigate the procedural rules, collect the necessary evidence, and appear in court to be successful in your case. Further, our attorneys can help you negotiate the terms of a contract before you make or accept an offer.