There have been times where we have had clients who have a default judgment against them for a case that they never even knew existed, i.e. proper service and notice were not provided. The good news, is that in order for a judgment to be valid proper service and notice…
Many commercial contract agreements have provisions for attorney’s fees in the event one party breaches the contract. The question is: what does Georgia law say about collecting attorney’s fees from a contract? The Official Code of Georgia Annotated law, O.C.G.A. § 13-1-11, talks about the validity and enforcement of obligations…
Sometimes the different types of names for contracts can be confusing. Clients may be unclear as to what type of contract they have or what these words mean. Here is a brief explanation of the various kinds of contracts under Georgia law in simple plain English: 1. Executed Contract: This…
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 wrongful death lawyers at our firm have explained the laws concerning wrongful death before in other articles. Today’s article will explain when a minor can still sue for the wrongful death of their mother or father who died, even if it happened years ago. An action for wrongful death…
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…
In Georgia, who is allowed to bring a lawsuit when someone dies? Wrongful death is a terrible thing for any loved one to go through. Oftentimes, many family members are not only emotionally affected by their loved one’s loss but can be significantly impacted financially as well. The people allowed…