For example, you enter into a contract to build a house with a builder. The house is supposed to be 3000sq ft but it really is 2500sq ft. The builder knew it wasnt really 3000sq ft before entering into the contract but priced it at that price.
2006-11-02 13:03:33 · 3 answers · asked by bestonkw 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
viable reason for breach
2006-11-05 11:26:53 · answer #1 · answered by Vicki Von 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three types of law.
Criminal law is violation of some state or federal statute. Only the govt can prosecute a crime, usually after the victim has lodged a complaint.
Contract law is where two (or more) parties have an agreement, and one breaks that agreement by doing something prohibited, or not doing what they promised.
Tort law is where one person harms another, and the person harmed takes them to court. Torts are specific actions that the law recognizes as harm, such as negligence, defamation (slander/libel), trespassing, products liability, malpractice, etc. Both tort and contract law provide civil remedies.
What you are talking about sounds most like a breach of contract, possibly tort malpractice. It may also violate some statute (and thus be criminal), but that depends on the laws of your state.
If you care about this issue, your best option is to consult a licensed attorney, who can tell you what the laws of your state are, and what legal remedies you have available.
2006-11-03 00:53:03 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is breach of contract.
2006-11-02 21:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by anne_s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋