Disputes involving property ownership or interests can sometimes include allegations that false statements have harmed a person’s ownership rights or ability to use, sell, or transfer property. When these issues arise, courts may be asked to evaluate claims involving slander…

Some contracts make performance contingent on one party being satisfied before a contractual obligation becomes due. When disagreements arise over whether that standard has been met, courts evaluate the language of the agreement and the surrounding circumstances to determine how…

Arbitration agreements often require certain disputes to be resolved outside of court. In some situations, however, a party’s actions during litigation may raise questions about whether the right to require arbitration has been waived. Courts carefully evaluate the circumstances before…

Legal claims are often expected to be brought within established time limits. In some situations, however, a court may also consider whether an unreasonable delay in asserting a legal right has unfairly affected another party, even if a claim was…

Collateral estoppel, sometimes referred to as issue preclusion, is a legal doctrine that may prevent the same issue from being litigated more than once. When the legal requirements are met, courts may determine that an issue previously decided in one…

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…