Legal Question in Business Law in California

Lower Prices

Hi, I'm a small business owner who distributes to local dealers in the state of CA. Business has slowed down drastically & I hardly have dealers placing orders. Would it be illegal if I decided to go on my own (through television advertising) & sell the product at


Asked on 7/28/08, 9:12 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Lower Prices

Your answer will be found by reading your contract with them. It certainly won't be "illegal" to compete with them, but it may subject you to a lawsuit. Consult with an attorney if you can't determine your rights by reading it yourself. Feel free to contact me if you need that.

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Answered on 7/29/08, 12:40 pm
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: Lower Prices

I see you have written out the question more fully and re-asked it a bit later, so I'll respond to that later posting.

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Answered on 7/28/08, 9:40 pm


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