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Contract question

Contract with Vendor expired April, 2003. Been doing business with vendor with no contract since then. On january 23, 2004, i gave written notice to vendor that effective March 1, 2004 i would be terminating our relationship. Vendor says that b/c i didnt give him 90 days (the notice period in our original agreement)i owe him damages. With no contract, what is the time required when giving notice to terminate?


Asked on 2/23/04, 4:55 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Contract question

Much depends on the specific wording of the contract as originally signed and custom since then. What did the original contract say about renewal? Were there negotiations since the original contract expired that broke down? How were orders formulated? Was there any paperwork along with the orders either upon purchase or delivery? All of these factors can be issues. But with over a month of notice, vendor will have a hard time proving lack of notice, on the other hand that doesn't necessarilly prevent them from suing should they beleive in good faith that damages are owed.

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Answered on 2/23/04, 5:19 pm
Louis Venezia Law Offices of Louis Venezia at Union Square, P.C.

Re: Contract question

Some contracts have automatic renewal/continuation clauses. If yours does not have such a clause, then the contract terminated on the specified date. The notice that you provided was more than what was necessary. Even if the vendor sues you, he cannot win. Our office handles these types of cases. If you need assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 212-267-7000.

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Answered on 2/23/04, 5:29 pm


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