Unenforceable Contracts In Kansas
It may seem inapposite for an agreement to be made between competent parties and that agreement to be subsequently rendered worthless by a court of law. The fact that a court has such power surprises many. Some are relieved to learn of this authority when found on the losing end of a deal. Others are […]
Contract Law Rescission (Kansas)
The application of contracts to business takes no prisoners. Take a look across some of the professions, for example. Physicians have their patients sign informed consent forms prior to surgical procedures. Lawyers have their clients sign engagement letters or fee agreements. Engineers and architects have their clients sign professional services agreements. Accountants or CPAs use […]
Damages from Contract Breaches in Kansas
In our last blog post about contract law, we wrote about breaches of contract in Kansas, reviewing the five elements a plaintiff must prove to win its case. Prior thereto, we wrote about interpreting written contracts in Kansas, discussing the importance of the parties’ intent and the legal concept of ambiguity. We hereby continue with […]
Breaches of Contract in Kansas
In our last blog post about contract law, we wrote about the interpretation of written contracts in Kansas, discussing the importance of the parties’ intent and the legal concept of ambiguity. That post is fundamental in building a person’s understanding of Kansas contract law. We continue with the basics of Kansas contract law in this […]
Interpreting Written Contracts In Kansas
Even here in the great state of Kansas, handshake deals and gentlemen’s agreements aren’t too common anymore. Small businesses and individuals write and sign a lot of contracts. This is a normal part of doing business or just living life. Down the road, unfortunately, problems between the parties to a contract can surface; and each […]