Contract Law

What are the Legal Actions To Take Against A Breached Trust

What are the Legal Actions To Take Against A Breached Trust

A breach of trust can occur in any number of circumstances, and in
each case there may be a differing form of legal recourse. When the breach of
trust is included with a breach of contract, there may be both legal and civil
penalties. 

 

For example, if there is a breach of contract between a day care
center and a parent, it may also include a breach of trust. If the day care
center took responsibility to care for a child and then failed to do so, they
may be charged with both breach of contract and breach of trust.

 

The result of those activities may influence whether or not the
charges are criminal or civil. If, for example, the child was injured because
of a failure to care for that child as promised, the charges would likely be
civil and criminal.

 

Important Facts About The Punishment For A Breach Of Contract

Important Facts About The Punishment For A Breach Of Contract

The punishment for breach of contract may vary based on the laws
in each jurisdiction, as well as the type of contract involved. For
example, a contract such as a lease which is breached can include financial
penalties and possible eviction of the tenant.

  

Leases that are involved in a breach of contract can include
penalties for both the landlord and the tenant. If the landlord breaches the
contract, the tenant may not be required to pay rent in certain circumstances
until the contract is being honored. For example, tenants may not have to pay
rent if there is no heat or air conditioning when the temperature reaches a
certain level because the landlord has breached the contract.

 

In contrast, tenants may be evicted if they are guilty of a breach
of contract and fail to pay the rent on time.


Read This Before Filing A Petition of Revocation

Read This Before Filing A Petition of Revocation

A petition of revocation can be filed by any citizen of the United States in the event that they feel that they or others have suffered as a result of any granted permission to an entity to act. There exists a wide variety of possibilities to file a petition of revocation, which range from Federal and governmental levels to civic and commercial levels. Due to the fact that expressed permission was granted, a petition of revocation of that expressed permission must be filed in order to eradicate the expressed permission in question.
For instance, in the event that a liquor store has been suspected of selling alcohol to minors, the police, local government, or concerned citizen(s) can choose to file a petition for the revocation of that particular establishment’s license to sell alcohol.
A petition of revocation can both be filed as a suit in and of itself, or it can be added onto to a preexisting sentence. In this example, the liquor store could be fined for its misconduct, or it could be both fined in tandem with the revocation of its license.

Simple Guide to Verbal Contracts

Simple Guide to  Verbal Contracts

In the
United States, verbal contracts will usually refer to unwritten or oral
contracts. An unwritten contract will usually mean that the contract or
agreement was made through the use of spoken words as opposed to formally
writing and entering into record the provisions of said contract.

The United
States has laws that will recognize verbal contracts in a court of law and
enforce the agreed upon provisions in the case of a dispute. However, because
verbal contracts are oftentimes unwritten contracts, there will be inherent
problems involved in a legal dispute surrounding verbal contracts.

The most
common issue which arises is that verbal contracts are extremely hard to prove
to have ever actually occurred in the first place. Evidence such as witnesses
and an overall preponderance of evidence will be necessary to prove that a
party violated verbal contracts. Therefore, it can be deemed that unwritten
contracts, as opposed to formally written contracts, are not weighed as heavily
or given the same legal merit in a court of law due to the lack of actual
physical evidence of the contract.

Offers Explained

Offers Explained

According to U.S. legal theory, advertisements are not generally considered offers in the sense of being legally binding and applicable toward the establishment of contractual agreements. As such, offers which do possess legal force under the theory and practice of contract law must include, among other things, an individual whom is specifically targeted and can accordingly be identified as an “offeree”. 
Additionally, advertisements are excluded from the legal definition of offers due to their absence of another component: legally binding terms included in the offers. Advertisements, to this end, may be identified under legal terminology not as
offers but, rather, as invitations. 
Advertisements are thus not offers in their most basic form, but may possibly be designated as such if additional terms are added to the advertisement, such as offering special incentives for people to take advantage of a service. Otherwise, advertisements cannot be litigated in the same way as offers.

Verbal Contract V. Written Contract

Verbal Contract V. Written Contract

Contract law in the legal context of the United States generally allows for a contract which is called into being by the exchange of verbal expressions to be as valid as one which is set forth in writing. This general provision for a verbal contract may, however, be modified in certain jurisdictions by specific contract law requirements for a contract to be set down in specific circumstances and toward specific ends. Moreover, contract law for an area may or may not provide for the difficulties which can arise in carrying out a verbal contract. 
The lack of a written contract can present problems in terms of the lack of proof as to what was agreed to under contract law. As such, judges administering contract law may be forced to apply a standard of fairness in order to resolve the contract dispute. In this way, a verbal contract, while valid, may not be effective.

What You Must Know About Withholding Employee Wages

What You Must Know About Withholding Employee Wages

Employers are
legally allowed to withhold employee wages when state, local, or Federal law
requires them to do so. The Federal law of the United States actually requires
employers to withhold wages to satisfy payroll tax requirements administered
through the Internal Revenue Service.

The payroll
tax requirements are used to fund Federal income tax, Medicare tax, and Social
Security tax. If an employer did not withhold employee wages, there would be no
way to fund such programs or levies. In addition, if local law requires it, the
employer is also required to withhold wages for state taxation. 

As a result of the tax responsibilities, all
employers withhold a certain percentage of an employee’s wages. That being
said, employers are not allowed to withhold wages for any circumstance that is
not aligned with taxation or funding company programs or benefits. Withholding
wages without reason is illegal under United States employment law.

Important Requirements of Contract Law You Must Know

Important Requirements of Contract Law You Must Know

Contract law is the branch of law which addresses the rights and obligations which legally bind parties together. Contract law is legally enforced as a type of contract which is a certain agreement in which two or more parties agree on
specific terms. Contract law is based off of the Latin phrase “pacta sunt servanda”, which means agreements to be kept.
Contract law is regulated and enforced by the court system. Contract laws consist of the protection and regulation of: trusts, wills, loans, and work contracts. 
If a person breaks a contract it is known as a breach of contract and the person can be penalized for breaking a contract law. Generally, for a contract to be accepted in contract law, it must consist of certain requirements. Some requirements include:
Consent to contract;
Intention to create a legal relationship;
Lawfulness of purpose; and
Mutual agreement and acceptance of the contact.

Definition of Designation

Definition of Designation

Designation is the term used to describe ownership one has over something. Designation is used commonly with wills and trusts. Designation of record is what the writer of the will or trust creates to submit to the court so that the court knows and understands who is in full control of the contract and the individual’s estates and assets after they have passed.
Designation of Record must be completed with the creator of the contract, the individual who will hold designation, and a lawyer. After the creator and the designator have settled on an agreement, the Designation of Record will then be signed off on and delivered to the court. Finally, the court will approve of the documents and the contract will be put into place. Generally, the contract will go into immediate effect at this point.

Oral Contract Vs Implied Contract?

Oral Contract Vs Implied Contract?

According to contract law, an oral contract is not considered an implied contract. An oral contract is an agreement that is agreed upon only by spoken communication. Although an oral contract originates from the mouth, it is common for a written contract to be created after the oral contract is stated.
In contract law, oral contracts are considered just as valid as written contracts. Some jurisdictions require that a contract be written up after an oral contract is made. Within this type of circumstance, the document must state that the original agreement was created verbally. 
An implied contract is an agreement that is not generally agreed upon. Instead, it is something that is more assumed to be followed. An example of this type of contract would be an employment contract where the employer does not specify hours but does specify the total amount of time required to be worked.