I am in the process of planning my wedding and have came across the perfect reception site. My fiance and I have already looked at it, and really want to use it. When talking to the woman who makes the reservations, when asked about signing the contract, told me that there was no contract. All she does is send you a paper saying when the room is reserved for you.
What types of complications can arise in this situation and would it be a good idea to draft up my own to cover myself? I am a bit nervous about agreeing to the use of the room with nothing outlining my rights and theirs. Or is it if there is no written contract the other person cannot be held liable in court for anything?
Side note- this is avery well known establishment and has excellent references and reviews.
2007-02-04 02:35:36 · 5 answers · asked by glorymomof3 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In dealing with this type of contract, you would be better served if they would sign one. The likelihood is that they would not sign one and if you pushed the issue you may lose the facility all together. I would perhaps try to get them to sign your own contract but not push the issue. Also, don't be too pushy in the verbage of your own contract. Also, be careful in drafting your own contract. If you make a contract without legal expertise, you may screw yourself if the other party sees a loophole you have created. On the other hand, the court may see the other party's confirmation letter as a binding contract if they try to back out. They may be liable for any money that their backing out cost you.
2007-02-04 03:52:07 · answer #1 · answered by nukehoop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically you don't need a written contract as what you discuss verbally forms the contract. The drawback is that if anything goes wrong it comes down to your word against theirs. A written contract can avoid many problems as both parties know where they stand and what their obligations are.
Doubtless this is going to cost a lot of money and be an important part of your big day so you'll want everything to be right - in this respect there's no harm drawing up your own contract, it needn't be anything too eleborate, just set out what you've arranged, agree the costs, define the responsibilities.
2007-02-04 02:41:48 · answer #2 · answered by Trevor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never a bad idea to put something in writing, though in this case, the oral contract should be binding as long as your wedding is within a year. But again drawing up an agreement is always a smart move. Keep it simple. It doesn't have to be complicated and lawyerly to hold up in court.
2007-02-04 04:16:28 · answer #3 · answered by John Tiggity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but this place does this to cover it's own buns, and to not upset the high$ patrons who think they own the world. If some snot nosed rich brat comes in on the same day and wants this space to do his skateboarding, then they win and you lose. If I were you I would continue the plans to use this place but have an imediate backup plan.
2007-02-04 02:43:03 · answer #4 · answered by delux_version 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the letter serves as an enforceable agreement that you can sue on if she stiffs you. I would not bother to try to get them to change their way of doing business just for you. Go with the flow and do not sweat it. Make notes of converstaions, time, dates etc to use later if need be. try to communicate with E-mails if psossible to build up a paper trail if you are worried.
2007-02-04 02:45:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋