Contract Law

Explore the essentials of contract law in California through our comprehensive articles. Learn about everything from verbal agreements to written contracts, and gain the knowledge to manage your transactions and resolve disputes effectively.

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Promissory Estoppel: The Legal Principle That Turns Promises into Unbreakable Contracts

August 04, 2024 11:08 pm by Zach Javdan

Promissory estoppel is a legal principle that can enforce a promise even when a valid contract doesn’t exist. It seeks to protect against unfairness when a person’s relied-upon promise leads...

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"We Never Signed Anything!" When Verbal Contracts Turn Toxic in California

May 10, 2024 03:05 pm by LawInc Staff

Verbal contracts can be convenient and cost-effective, but without proper documentation they can spiral into messy legal disputes and costly consequences. California law recognizes oral agreements in many business contexts, but...