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Breach of Contract Claims

When most people sign a contract, they expect to honor the terms of the contract, and they hope that the other party will do so as well. Contracts exist to ensure both sides know exactly what is expected from the other party. By having a contract, a legally enforceable agreement has been promised and must be upheld. In an unfortunate instance when one side does not live up to the contract, legal assistance can be sought for what is considered a breach of contract. In a breach of contract, one party has not fulfilled the promised duties that had been communicated in the contract terms or makes it impossible for the other party to do so.

Rupp, Johnston & Lloyd has obtained successful jury verdicts and achieved good settlements in many breach of contract claims. A contract can be either verbal or written, though a verbal breach of contract will generally be harder to prove. Any type of deviation from the terms of the contract that results in a different outcome from the intended goals can be considered a breach of contract, though there are some exceptions. If any side of the party believes a breach of contract has occurred, it is best to confer with an attorney if the two parties cannot settle the problem on their own.

Our attorneys will be able to make sure you understand your legal rights and options, as well as review a contract to evaluate if a case does exist.

You will want to talk to a knowledgeable attorney before you break a contract, or if another party has broken a contract with you. Rupp, Johnston and Lloyd will be able to explain the consequences of that broken contract and explain your options and may be able to negotiate a settlement with the other party to prevent the expense associated with a lawsuit.