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1068 W. Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
7476 Waterside Loop Road, Suite 400, Denver, NC 28037
5535 Currituck Drive, Suite 210, Wilmington, NC 28403
301 S. McDowell Street, Suite 1014, Charlotte, NC 28204
43 W. Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
121 West Trade Street, Suite 2600, Charlotte, NC 28202
119 North Greene Street, Suite 100, Greensboro, NC 27401
283 D Glen Rd, Garner, NC 27529
850 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786
6500 Creedmoor Road, Suite 212, Raleigh, NC 27613
3453 Forestdale Drive, Burlington, NC 27215
705 Princess Street, Suite 200, Wilmington, NC 28401
7300 Carmel Executive Park Drive, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28226
A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties where each assumes a legal obligation that must be completed. Many aspects of daily life involve contracts, including buying property, applying for a car loan, signing employment-related paperwork, and agreeing to terms and conditions when buying products and services or using computer software. Contracts offer a framework for parties to define their rights, obligations, and remedies if terms are not upheld.
Contract laws vary by state. Consulting with an experienced contract attorney can ensure that a contract has clearly laid out terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties involved and all necessary elements are present to be legally binding. Common elements of a contract that makes it legally binding include:
When one party fails to fulfill their obligations as outlined in the agreement, it is considered breach of contract. Contractual remedies and applicable laws vary by state. Consulting with a contract attorney may be necessary to protect your rights. Potential consequences for breaching a contract include:
The statute of frauds requires certain types of contracts to be in writing and signed by both parties to prevent fraud and other injury. The extent of statute of frauds varies by state. Common types of contracts that need to be in writing include:
Consider the following when determining which law firm should provide legal representation for your contract case:
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