Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Michigan

Re: Coercion in contracts

Once the terms of a contract have been agreed upon, the contract cannot be modified, except by mutual agreement and an exchange of something for value. If either party has performed under the contract (For example, if the fee is paid, or if the first lesson is given), that performance demonstrates reliance on the contract terms, which further limits the ability of one of the parties to avoid the contract. Check to see whether the contract limits how long a student may stay at the place of business and whether it allows additional fees to be charged. Unless the agreement allows it or a subsequent agreement was entered into between the driver school and the parent, Michigan law does not allow unilateral modification of contracts.

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