Are Breach of Contract Disputes Governed by Terms of Contract Alone?
You might think so, but generally whether the terms alone govern a dispute depends on the language in the contract. When a contractual relationship breaks down, parties that previously agreed to terms of a contract suddenly no longer agree on the meaning of key terms. Many times parties to a contract have evidence that supports […]
Parol Evidence Rule Can Sting In Court
Parties to contracts frequently argue over contract terms and the intent behind certain provisions of a contract. However, if the matter goes to court, these arguments can become meaningless if the contract is clear because of the parol evidence rule. A recent appellate court case, Connecticut Bank and Trust Co. v. Munsill-Borden Mansion, LLC, serves to […]
Are Settlement Agreements Enforceable In Connecticut
The short answer is that it depends. Settlement agreements are generally enforceable if the terms of the agreement are clear and authorized by the litigants or parties to the litigation. In Gengaro v. City of New Haven (to be officially released December 29th), the Appellate Court had another opportunity to comment on the long standing law in Connecticut […]
Getting A Contract In Writing Does Not Always Satisfy The Statute Of Frauds
One of the first things lawyers check for when contesting an oral contract is the statute of frauds. The statute of frauds comes from an English rule dating back to the 1600’s. At its most basic level, the statute of frauds requires certain types of contracts to be in writing or else they are not […]