Most breach of contracts cases are primarily controlled by the contract at the center of the issue. Courts try to resolve as much as possible by looking at the terms of the contract. Additional information is only allowed when the contract is unclear or if there is a possibility of

Litigation is made up of multiple steps, and knowing exactly when you may be legally stopped from bringing a contract claim can be just as important as the merits of the case itself. Every litigation participant is promised a speedy trial. While the time it takes to get through a

Actions speak louder than words, and this is especially true in litigation. If you question the validity of the terms of a contract or actions of a potential litigant, it is in your best interest to say something. It may not solve the problem, but behaving as if everything is

Sometimes even the most obvious part of proving a case–like showing a copy of contract–can decide the legal matter. For example, take the case of JP Morgan Chase Bank v. Rabel. JP Morgan Chase, N.A. (“Chase”) is suing Ms. Rabel for breaching a loan contract. Ms. Rabel received a loan through

In the case of Church on Rock North vs. Church Mutual Insurance Company, Church on Rock North (“North Church”) is suing its insurance company Church Mutual Insurance Company (“CMIC”) for breach of contract because CMIC did not completely pay for damages that were covered under the insurance policy. The church was

According to an article in the Bangor Daily News, a construction company is suing a wind farm developer for breach of contract. The contract at issue is a preconstruction, negotiation contract where each party agreed to negotiate exclusively and in good faith with one another on a final construction agreement. The construction

As discussed in an article in the Madison-St. Clair Record, an appellate court recently upheld a breach of contract case. It is a good example of how some of these contractual issues play out in the courtroom. It is important not to rely on the specific outcome or statements of law in this

According to a Reuter’s article, Macy’s, Inc. is suing J. C. Penney and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (“MSLO”) for tortious interference of contract and breach of contract, respectively. Macy’s and MSLO have a contract, which, among other things, gives Macy’s an exclusive right to sell certain Martha Stewart products including bedding,

Cross-border transactions involving exports and imports should be carefully conducted – any mistake could cost your business enormous amounts of money. As in most industries reputation is the key to choosing certain companies over others, but more importantly, most companies seek quality, good prices, and predictability. In a recent Court decision

Developing relationships between businesses entities is important for the economy at large. Basing those relationships on time-tested loyalty is even more important to the economy’s sustainability. At times, the business community loses its eye on the principles that shaped this nation’s economy- integrity, loyalty, perseverance, and justice. There comes a