Legal Question in Construction Law in California

I have work for a client on a insurance claim for five month in exchange I would rebuilt the house ,i purchased the permit on my name the client got his claim process and approve and now he won't give me the job . May I sue him for backing out of the verbal agreement ?


Asked on 6/15/12, 9:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Oral contracts can be enforced, with a few limitations: chief among the situations requiring a written contract are contracts to transfer an interest in real estate and contracts not to be performed within a year. Your oral contract seems to be of a type (based on subject matter) which can be enforced, but you'll need adequate proof of its terms. This can be difficult.

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Answered on 6/16/12, 10:59 am


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