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…
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.…
Georgia business lawyer explains: Implied Warranties in Georgia: What if a merchant sells you a product “as is” that turns out to be defective? Is there anything you can do? Under Georgia law the answer is perhaps. First, if the seller made an express warranty to you (such as claiming…
Georgia Contract Lawyer explains: When you are sold a product in Georgia, the product is generally covered by something called an “implied warranty.” This means the seller (who needs to be a regular merchant for the type of goods he sold you) warranties that what they’ve sold you is okay…
Georgia Contract Lawyer discusses that In order to sue for a contract in Georgia, you need to have legal standing to sue. Another fancy word for this is called “privity.” The doctrine of privity of contract provides that only a party to a contract has standing to sue to enforce…