Questions tagged [contract-law]
For questions about laws related to contracts, an agreement between two or more parties.
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Extended warranty contract
My extended warranty ended on6/26. My car was scheduled for a follow up service from 5/1/24 about AC repair at 730am on 6/25. 6/24 car over heated and via warranty roadside car was towed to dealer ...
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when does a car quote become an executed contract?
I realize contract law may differ between different jurisdictions, so let's narrow this down to countries where it is generally accepted that a courts can adjudicate all contracts as long as long as ...
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Landlord negligence and misconduct torts [closed]
Question if anybody knows, I had signed the lease in April 2022 by August September. I was already in it with the landlord. Because there had consistently been issues, my bathroom ceiling had fallen ...
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One year renter the landlord can raise rent 10% increase plus tenant moved in a third roomate no permission not on contract [closed]
Hand is injured, why I write in caps. Not yelling. The 10% rent increase of $200.00 after one year, plus a 10% rent increase $200.00 added for the 3rd room mate, not on landlord contract, the tenant ...
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Does secretly storing copies of video games until they enter public domain violate IP or contracts?
If I were to store copies of video games that would be kept secret until the video games entered the public domain (that would happen after 95 years after release under most cases), would this violate ...
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(NJ) Can somebody be bound to a contract by not opting out? [closed]
I am dealing with a situation where I was charged several years for an HVAC service contract that the prior owner of my home had with a company. There was time left on the contract for the year we ...
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If a worker quit his old job because a recruiter at a new job contacted him with an appealing offer, can he still be fired without cause in probation?
This is a hypothetical question. I understand that in ordinary circumstances, when starting a new job, the probation period allows an employer to terminate the employee for any or no reason, provided ...
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What is the legal situation if one is owed money but no longer have access to the bank account associated with the account?
There is a situation presented in The Guardian
Consumer champions that must be fairly common:
In November last year, I unexpectedly rediscovered an unused national lottery app on my mobile phone with ...
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Under what circumstances can an insurance company claim back the cost of setting up a policy?
There is a news story about a 15-year-old Citroën that was towed by the council and the owner was not informed. The owner assumed it was stolen, claimed against the insurance and was paid out. ...
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How exactly does an illegal purpose void a contract?
In an answer that I am sure is practically correct in most situations, the following statement was made regarding a possible civil suit regarding unpaid wages for drug dealing after the debtor dies:
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Can I browse-wrap a book?
In this answer it is noted that if your browse-wrap terms of service on your web site are sufficiently prominent to put the user on "inquiry notice", essentially so that they're aware that ...
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How to get my money back I put down on a purchase and never received item
I sent someone $100 on cash app to hold a camper until I got down there to get it per her request. She then blocked me on everything even cash app and will not even give me an address. What can I do I ...
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When does transfer of ownership occur in amateur sale-purchase contracts?
Bob says to Rob: "I offer you $1,000 for this thing".
Rob replies: "I accept your offer".
From this very moment, is Bob the legal owner of the thing? Or does he need to wait for ...
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Can a salary be reduced?
My company is restructuring positions and salary ranges, and they are informing people about their new salaries (sometimes 20% lower than their current salaries).
Is it legal for the employer to lower ...
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Is there a "contract" involving time when ordering fast food from a drive through lane?
Yes, its a strange question. But I am curious. Yesterday, I was very busy at work and needed to eat lunch fast. I drove to a local fast food restaurant and ordered some food from the drive through ...
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