Your company is only as successful as your business contracts. You fulfill your obligations and you expect that other companies and vendors will do the same. As you likely know, it doesn’t always work that way. Whenever there’s a breach of contract, there can be significant repercussions. If your company has been in this situation, read on to learn more and then contact Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell at (909) 920-0908 for your free case evaluation.
What exactly is a breach of contract?
Any time any part of a contract is broken, a breach of contract has occurred. It’s always possible to take legal action, but of course there are some instances where the breach is small enough that it may not seem worth your while. In order to ensure your time is being well spent, speak with a business litigation attorney who can assess your case and give you expert advice on what you can expect from litigation.
The different types of breach of contract
As we mentioned above, legally speaking, any type of breach is a breach of contract. However, there are a few categories they can be split into. First is an anticipatory breach. This means that though the breach hasn’t happened yet, it is bound to happen. One example is when a person flat out tells you that they’re not going to uphold their side of the agreement.
A fundament breach means that one part can legally break the contract with nothing more than minimal consequences. Remember that if you’ve had a minor breach of contract, the only thing you’re able to sue for is actual damages. That means that you must prove exactly what your damages are and your award can’t exceed that actual amount of damages.
However, with a material breach, you’re able to recover additional damages. This requires you to file a lawsuit. This is exactly the situation in which you’d need to work with a law firm like Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell. With our decades of experience, we can help you decide the best way to move forward.
Is an attorney necessary for a breach of contract case?
Unless you have a strong legal background, it’s likely difficult to determine exactly which legal options apply to your case. In many cases, a company that tries to handle these issues on their own can either walk away with much less than they could have recovered with an attorney, or they walk away with nothing. Having a legal expert on your side ensures that you’re aware of every option available to you.
When you speak with Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell for your free case evaluation, we’ll take a look at every aspect of your case. We’ll gather information, see what evidence you have, and advise you on the options you have to move forward. If you’re owed damages then you owe it to yourself to call us today at (909) 920-0908.
