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In law, a contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. [1] That is to say, a contract is an exchange of promises for the breach of which the law will provide a remedy. Agreement is said to be reached when an offer capable of immediate acceptance is met with a "mirror image" acceptance (ie, an unqualified acceptance). The parties must have the necessary capacity to contract and the contract must not be either trifling, indeterminate, impossible or illegal. Contract law is based on the principle expressed in the Latin phrase pacta sunt servanda (usually translated "pacts must be kept", but more literally "agreements are to be kept").[2] Breach of contract is recognized by the law and remedies can be provided. As long as the good or service provided is legal, any oral agreement between two parties can constitute a binding legal contract. The practical limitation to this, however, is that only parties to a written agreement have material evidence (the written contract itself) to prove the actual terms uttered at the time the agreement was struck. In daily life, most contracts can be and are made orally, such as purchasing a book or a sandwich. Sometimes written contracts are required by either the parties, or by statutory law within various jurisdiction for certain types of agreement. For example when buying a house[3] or land. Contract law can be classified, as is habitual in civil law systems, as part of a general law of obligations (along with tort, unjust enrichment or restitution).
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1. A Must Read For Every Medical Student and Clinician - The Wills Eye Manual
November 18, 2009
Every English major owns a collection of Norton anthologies and Penguin classics. Every law student owns a copy of Jill Poole's standard textbook on contract law. Every nursing student owns a copy of Grey's Anatomy. Every ophthalmology student and every resident completing an ophthalmology rotation must own Wills Eye Manual; it has no equal, and you cannot find a reliable substitute. Just as naturally, automatically, predictably, and inevitably as internists and primary care physicians invest in high-quality stethoscopes, eye-care professionals invest in the latest, most up-to-date edition of ... (read more)
Author: Bianca Worsley
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2. Protecting Your Business With A Contract
November 12, 2009
Ever since technology has undergone changes in leaps and bounds, people have been finding themselves changing the way they carry out their business. What used to be a brick-and-mortar company is now more likely a virtual storefront with more than 75% of their transactions carried online. It is this lack of personal connection that pushes more and more businesses to come up with ways to protect their business.
With protecting your business interests comes the need to write various air-tight contracts. Of course, if you do not have enough legal background to write one, you might find yourse... (read more)
Author: Bob Golden
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3. Avoiding The Costs Of A Full Time Project Manager
November 12, 2009
Organising key projects requires project management methodology to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Given that many projects can be successfully managed part-time, how can your organisation avoid the cost of a fully loaded employee? Utilising a contract project manager is the answer.
A contract project manager can work part time and offers the flexibility of employing someone without the risk of employment law. The contract project manager effectively works for themselves and invoices for their services at the end of each month. They are cheaper then a full t... (read more)
Author: Sean Brown
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4. Insurance Bad Faith
November 06, 2009
When an insurance company fails to honor their obligations and responsibilities in your insurance contract, you may have a case against the insurance company for acting in “bad faith.” It is important to note that insurance bad faith cases arise from disputes between you and your own insurance company it is not considered bad faith if another insurance company is refusing to pay money to you since there is no contract between you and the other person’s insurance company. Insurance companies have years of legal experience litigating the terms of their contracts contracts written by skilled l... (read more)
Author: Carolyn Ria
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5. Installing Window Tint In Atlanta Georgia
November 05, 2009
The laws on automotive window tinting are quite strict. From the federal states point of view, any OEM film application isn't lawful. But every state is permitted to have its own laws on that, and luckily , they have taken a more permissive attitude toward permitting darker shades of film on autos. The window tinting Atlanta law permits 35% film on passenger cars.Some people have reported that tint laws may vary even in the different regions within the same state. So whatever the case, check with your regional Police dep. for the most current window tinting laws, rules or laws.
Police of... (read more)
Author: Micheal leviesys
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6. Duncan Lewis criminal law solicitors: Avail their services to defend yourself effectively
November 01, 2009
Whether you have been charged with a minor criminal offence like breaking traffic rules or a car accident or, a complex one related to fraudulent activities, or breach of contract, it is advisable to avail the services of criminal law solicitors.
Criminal lawyers specialise in various criminal law cases, legal systems, and the legislation laws that are applicable to it. As a result, the criminal law solicitors are able to offer right legal advice and legal representation to their clients. They make sure that their client gets fair hearing and their interests are protected to the best. In ... (read more)
Author: Mr Sridhar
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7. Pennsylvania Construction Contract
October 26, 2009
If you’re a Pennsylvania construction contractor, you need to be good at writing Pennsylvania construction contracts. Once installed on your Windows 7, Vista or XP computer, Construction Contract Writer will make it easy to draft enforceable Pennsylvania contracts that fit your jobs precisely and avoid the penalties imposed by Pennsylvania and federal law.
* Pennsylvania's Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act requires that a long list of disclosures appear in the contract – such as start and finish dates, names and addresses of subs, insurance coverage and a phone number for the ... (read more)
Author: Ram Kr Shukla
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8. California Construction Contract
October 26, 2009
If you're a California contractor, you need to be good at drafting California construction contracts.
Don’t let others stack the deck against you. Control the contract and you control the bottom line – the profit built into every job. When you deliver a bid, deliver a perfectly-crafted, custom contract ready for signature. Best of all, you’ll be confident the contract protects your interest and includes all disclosures required by California and federal law.
No legal background required. Just answer interview questions to prepare contracts that fit your jobs precisely – anything from... (read more)
Author: Ram Kr Shukla
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9. Different Types Of Entities In Law Firm And Lawyer Role
October 16, 2009
The makeup of a law firm : Everyone saw a lawyer on television -- what you would likely see is a trial lawyer, barking at the accused and imploring the jury that his truth is the genuine truth. Although it is entertaining, it isn't a reality. Counsels, actually, don't have so much drama and excitement in their life. Mountains of paperwork and hours of consultation lie underneath the surface of the trial. Before you know it, you may need a lawyer for yourself. Ever questioned how a law office and its lawyers actually work? The law office of a firm is a place bustling with folks and ac... (read more)
Author: dannie thomas
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10. A Beginner's Guide to Torts
October 09, 2009
Dictionary[dot]com defines "tort" as a wrongful act, not including a breach of contract or trust, that results in injury to another's person, property, reputation, or the like, and for which the injured party is entitled to compensation. A tort happens when someone breaks his duties to others under general law. To successfully engage in a tort lawsuit, it must contain four elements:
1. A legal duty or responsibility owed by a person to others;
2. A breach of that duty;
3. That breach causing the damages; and
4. Damages incurred by the victim.
Torts come in several gene... (read more)
Author: lawfirm articles
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11. Hiring a Real Estate Lawyer
October 08, 2009
Making a purchase of a new home business is a big step and one not to be taken lightly. The laws that surround real estate are often complicated and are usually only understood by a real estate lawyer. If you need a simple lease agreement or purchase contract any lawyer can probably help, but if you are involved in a law suit over property, or have a niche area you need help with, I would recommend going with a Real Estate Lawyer.
Below are a few steps to make sure you find a lawyer that will truly take care of your needs.
1. First evaluate your situation. If you were represented by... (read more)
Author: Attorney Tom
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12. Smoking and Your Rental Building
October 05, 2009
Occupants in apartment domiciles can be repelled by other occupants who enjoy cigarettes. Another neighbor's smoke can infiltrate your unit through an open window or the air conditioning system. Unfortunately, until the rental lease agreement makes it a requirement for the property owner to halt such happenings, there is currently very little that is possible to do with regards to California law. Local laws may change soon, but that doesn't assist those being put off by by smoke currently.
Even though a few cases have been submitted in California against landlords or other occupants due ... (read more)
Author: Stirling Gardner
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13. Arbitration Clause Deemed Unconscionable on Appeal Enforceability Overturned by Mississippi Supreme
October 01, 2009
Many times, in an effort to afford ourselves the maximum protection permitted by contract law, inspectors include everything but the “kitchen sink” in their inspection agreements. In this particular case, and in addition to some unforeseen consequences in the follow-on processes associated with the arbitration clause, one inspector found himself forced back into court.
Arbitration clauses are generally thought of as enforceable within common contracts. Many contracts contain arbitration clauses, and most folks don’t give them a second glance. Such was the case of a Mississippi inspector ... (read more)
Author: joe farsetta
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