Do I have a contract? Is my contract enforceable? These are all questions that our clients sometimes ask. Today’s article will discuss the definition of what a contract is in Georgia. What is a Contract?: Under Georgia law, O.C.G.A. § 13-1-1, a contract requires: 1. Two parties, 2. An agreement,…
Georgia landlord tenant law is an area that is important to many of our clients. Whether you are a homeowner having to deal with a nightmare tenant who won’t pay their bills, or whether you are a tenant having to deal with a nightmare landlord who won’t keep your home…
Under Georgia law, can a home buyer sue a seller who is unhappy with the house? Unless the house seller is also the house builder, the answer is “Generally no.” Fortunately for sellers, the law in Georgia protects home owners who sell their house to people who later suffer from…
Under Georgia law, can a home buyer sue a seller who is unhappy with the house? Unless the house seller is also the house builder, the answer is “Generally no.” Fortunately for sellers, the law in Georgia protects home owners who sell their house to people who later suffer from…
“Can I plead both fraud and breach of contract in suing over a business dispute?” is a question our business litigation clients sometimes ask. You may be wrongly informed by the Defendant that you as a Plaintiff cannot plead both fraud and contract. Nevertheless, this is incorrect and flouts over…
“Can I enforce this contract?” “Can I get out of this contract?” “Is this contract enforceable?” These are all questions we often hear from clients. Under Georgia law, a contract does not exist nor is enforceable unless the parties agree on all “material” (that means essential, significant and substantial) terms.…
“Can I sue for a broken contract?” is a question many people asking when they need a good Georgia contract lawyer. Many times during contract disputes, clients often feel that “even though a particular obligation is not written within their contract with another person or entity, it’s common sense that…
How do I get out of a contract? This is never an easy question. Many times we are asked: can I get out of (rescind) my contract? So today we would like to briefly discuss contract rescission is Georgia. In Georgia, contract rescission has been held to be the complete…
As you know, people sign contracts everyday. Contracts solidify agreements between, friends, professionals, consumers, tenants and companies. That said, you may (or may not) be surprised to hear that the issue regarding the failure of one party to read a contract before signing it, comes up, frequently. Generally, the party…
Fraud comes in many forms, such as Internet fraud (scams), real estate fraud, and consumer fraud. Thousands of people are victims of fraud every day, leaving many with a deep gut-wrenching feeling, once they realize they’ve been mislead/scammed. If you have been a victim of fraud, you may be able…