Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing (Kansas)
“He’s not negotiating in good faith”, one often hears. This may be heard in connection with an absurdly low offer made to purchase an asset, such as a commercial office building, single family residence, or an automobile, or when parties are attempting to settle a claim. The law in Kansas regarding good faith and fair […]
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 […]