When managing a business, regardless of how big or small, you will want to ensure that your interests are protected. In order to do so, you will need to draw up various contracts—the purpose of which is to enforce a mutual agreement between you and another party, be it an employee or a landlord. Since this is a legally binding document, both parties would have the right to hold the other liable for breaching even one of the terms or conditions that have been explicitly included in the contract. That being said, it is highly recommended that you, as a business professional, understand how to handle a breach of contract allegation—as disputes routinely arise in today's economic climate. With the help of a Santa Clarita business lawyer from Poole Shaffery , you can implement an effective defense against a breach of contract lawsuit by delving into the issue at hand.
For example, any one of the following affirmative defenses could be utilized to show that mitigating factors have rendered the breach of contract claim moot:
#1: The contract was never documented in writing
#2: The contract is indefinite, and therefore unenforceable
#3: Mutual mistakes were made as to an essential fact in the contract
#4: You entered into the contract under false pretenses
#5: The contract is unconscionable or grossly unfair
#6: One party made a statement excusing performance of the contract
#7: The contract is illegal, and therefore unenforceable
For further information about how a Santa Clarita business attorney from Poole Shaffery can assist you with a breach of contract claim, contact our firm today: (888) 595-5963.