Breach of Contract

Breach of Contract Law

Breach of Contract Law:

Breach of contract occurs when a legal contract or binding agreement is not honored by one or more of the parties that had originally agreed to the terms of that contract or agreement. A breach of contract typically occurs when one side fails to recognize the terms they had originally agreed to.

Breach of Contract Legal Issues:

>When one party breaches the contract, the other party could be entitled to the following remedies:

  • Consequential damages, in which the breaching party pays the other party.
  • Punitive damages, in which courts punish the breaching party by having them make a payment for the breach of contract
  • Liquidated damages, in which the parties agree when making the contract, that if one party breaches the contract, the breaching party owes the other party a specific amount. Liquidated damages are included in the terms of the contract
  • Nominal damages, in which the breaching party pays a minimal amount to the other party if they won the case but did not greatly suffer financially.

When considering filing a breach of contract lawsuit, a party must be aware of the state laws. Every state has a statute of limitations on when a breach of contract lawsuit can be filed.

What a Lawyer can do for you:

Contract law can be complicated, especially since every state requires different filing procedures and deadlines for lawsuits in breach of contract claims. Consulting a contract lawyer regarding your breach of contract issue can help you clarify the situation and keep your options open. A lawyer can help relay the rules of the procedures and collect all the applicable documents necessary to prove a breach of contract. A lawyer can also be helpful before you accept an offer by negotiating the terms.

Lawyer Referral Service:

To consult a contract lawyer, contact Attorney Search Network today. We can help you find an attorney who handles breach of contract cases who can help you recover damages.

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