I had ordered a wedding picture package but they didn't tell me about the hidden costs that are 50% of the price. It was in the contract, that we were told to initial, but noone had explained it to us, they did not give the contract to us to take home either. The receipt said sth different than they tooked the deposit for. Is there anything I can do?
2007-07-27 09:35:43 · 6 answers · asked by Tofik 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
That sucks. Since you signed it there is really not much you can do. Next time make sure you completely understand the contract before signing it and if no one explains it too you, just refuse to sign it until they do. You are the one paying them, so you have the high ground. Also, ask for a copy of the contract, sometimes they will give it to you, and sometimes they won't, but it is worth asking. Did you ask them about the receipt and the deposit? It could have just been a mistake, or maybe another thing they have hidden in their contract. Asking can't hurt though. Don't beat yourself up over it. You are not the first person this sort of thing has happened to, and you won't be the last. Just take your wedding photos and enjoy the time they represent, not the company that gave them to you.
2007-07-27 09:51:50 · answer #1 · answered by Ace 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you make a contract in English law you are bound by its terms and conditions even if you have not bothered to read them. The rule is a tough one. (case: Saunders -v- Anglia Building Society)
By signing the contract for your wedding pictures you have made a contract. It does not affect the validity of the contract the fact that it has been retained by them.
The receipt is merely evidence of payment. If the receipt you are given does contain different terms and conditions to the one you signed I will sill say that the contract that exists is the first one due to the fact that the second receipt/contract would be attempting to impose terms and conditions post-contractually - they are of no effect.
In the case of Butler Machine Tool Co. Ltd. v. Ex-Cell-o Corp. Ltd. where there was a conflict with contracts Lord Denning referred to it as the "last shot rule". The contract that took effect was the last one agreed by the parties. However, I do not feel this is relevant in your case.
Good luck and hope this helps!
2007-07-27 09:48:47 · answer #2 · answered by Vipguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, you should have read that contract before signing it.
Unfortunately the law only says you have to sign the agreement, not necessarily that you understand it, be able to take it home, or have it explained to you. If you sign it, the law assumes that you know what you're signing.
You can't really do anything at this point.
2007-07-27 09:43:05 · answer #3 · answered by Hillary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, read the next contract you sign before you sign it. Ask questions. Learn from your mistake. If they have a contract with your signature you will have a hard time proving the defrauded you.
2007-07-27 09:42:37 · answer #4 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you want your wedding pictures? then pay them, you signed the contract with out reading it, thats what the judge will say. but you can bad mouth the photographer to everybody you know,meet or even pass by on the street. and bad news travels much quicker than good news.
2007-07-27 09:45:03 · answer #5 · answered by Scott M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay the bill and learn your lesson. It's a bit painful but next time you will read what you sign. Or then again it may take four or five times everyone is different.
Always read before signing and ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS get a copy of what you signed, when you signed it.
2007-07-27 09:49:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋