Some contract disputes involve questions about whether one unenforceable provision affects the validity of the entire agreement. When these issues arise, courts carefully examine the contract, the surrounding circumstances, and the applicable legal principles before determining whether a particular provision…

Unexpected events can disrupt a party’s ability to perform contractual obligations, leading to disputes over whether performance should be excused. When these disagreements arise, courts carefully examine the contract, the surrounding circumstances, and the applicable legal principles before determining how…

Contracts often establish rights and responsibilities between specific parties. In some situations, those contractual rights may be transferred to another person or business through an assignment. Courts evaluate these disputes by examining the agreement, the parties’ actions, and the applicable…

Contracts do not always remain unchanged after they are created. In some situations, the parties may agree to replace an existing contractual obligation with a new one or substitute a new party for one already involved in the agreement. When…

Many people assume that payment can only be recovered if a written contract exists. While written agreements often provide the clearest evidence of the parties’ obligations, there are situations in which compensation may still be available even without a formal…

Accounting claims are legal claims that may arise when one party seeks a detailed financial accounting from another. These claims commonly involve situations in which financial transactions, shared assets, or fiduciary relationships make it difficult to determine the amount of…

False light claims involve allegations that someone has been portrayed in a misleading manner that creates a false impression. Although these claims are related to privacy law, they differ from other privacy-based claims because the focus is on the allegedly…

Prospective economic advantage claims arise when one party alleges that another improperly interfered with an expected business relationship or economic opportunity. Unlike claims involving existing contracts, these disputes generally focus on anticipated business opportunities that had not yet become legally…

Conversion claims involve allegations that one party wrongfully exercised control over another person’s property. These disputes often arise in business relationships, financial matters, personal property disputes, and other civil litigation involving ownership or possession. Because conversion claims require courts to…

Causation is one of the key issues courts evaluate in many civil lawsuits. Even when a party claims to have suffered harm, the court must determine whether the evidence establishes a legally sufficient connection between the alleged conduct and the…