Questions tagged [breach-of-contract]
For questions regarding breaches (violations) of contracts.
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Can I ask a company to do things for me that I am contractually obligated not to do myself?
Say I am contractually obligated not to reverse-engineer a piece of software. But I would quite like to have a report on all its internal functions, of the sort produced by reverse-engineering.
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Can I ask AI to do things for me that I am contractually obligated not to do myself?
Say I am contractually obligated not to reverse-engineer a piece of software. But I would quite like to have a report on all its internal functions, of the sort produced by reverse-engineering.
So I ...
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If an emoji renders differently on two devices due to compatibility issues, whose interpretation is valid?
Suppose X and Y are frequent traders. Y buys X's products in mass from time to time. X sends a proposal to Y, which says that Y will buy 1000 of X's products for a million dollars. The contract states ...
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Can a contractor hired to do construction or renovations destroy the work if unpaid?
Over the years I have seen several videos online of builders, contractors, and other tradesfolk who do work for a customer, are not paid at the end, and proceed to smash the thing they constructed.
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Does a new company taking over another company have to uphold last companies contracts? [duplicate]
If a company A takes over company B's contracts, does company A have to uphold company B's contract language?
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Contract as written and signed is different to the terms of the deal under which the sale was made, which is the contract agreed to?
I have a contract question, about which is the binding contract in the following scenario.
We have Peter's Phone Shop, the seller, who runs the following regular offer (the regular deal)
We will give ...
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Is a contract enforceable if it's arranged via third person?
Scenario: Imagine I'm at the party and about to leave and my friend says I need to take a taxi. I replied: "Good idea" and the friend called a taxi for me. Taxi driver never asked me about ...
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Is it criminal to quit making payments telling the other person you will not pay for the rest? [closed]
I sold a phone to someone with a contract. They missed a payment and ignored my every attempt to work something out. Discussed anything with me except the phone contract. They shorted the payment the ...
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Can a marketplace facilitating a transaction be compelled to reveal details of one of the parties in case of wrongdoing?
Let's say that Alice would like to sell some private company shares on an online exchange that specializes in private (pre-IPO) companies. She sees a bid from Bob at a price she likes and officially ...
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Stack Exchange Moderator Agreement contractual restrictions on activities taken by moderators [closed]
I'm a moderator on Worldbuilding Stackexchange, and as such I am bound by the Stackexchange Moderator Agreement
At the moment, Worldbuilding Stackexchange is scheduled to be the subject of a test of ...
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What happens if a minor signs a contract, benefits from it, then attempts to void it before required to make a payment? [duplicate]
Lets say 17 year old Alice signs a contract with Bob in which Bob agrees to perform some service and Alice agrees to pay Bob only after the service is performed. Bob performs the service per the ...
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What happens with a contract if a company is bought out and there is NOT an assignment clause?
What happens with a contract when there is not an "assignment" clause?
Let's say there is a contract between Hotel A and Person B for lodging and food/beverage services. Hotel C comes in and ...
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refunding a settlement [duplicate]
Suppose a party sued or accused avoids trial by making a financial settlement that includes an agreement to keep the matter secret.
If the other party blabs, can they be forced to repay the settlement?...
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If I am under contract not to form a contract, will courts enforce this?
Say Jimothy really hates Horatia. I sign a contract with Jimothy promising never to contract with Horatia, in exchange for $200.00. Then I visit a blog and read three posts.
But wait! That blog has a &...
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What remedies are available if someone brings a lawsuit that violates an arbitration clause?
Say I sign a contract with someone saying that, in exchange for $500, I promise to lend them my lawnmower once a month for the entire summer, with a clause saying that if we have a dispute, we aren't ...
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