Legal Question in Legal Ethics in New Jersey

Re: Release of prepared documents

It depends.

Obviously, a written contract outlining all of the terms and conditions of the agreement would be ideal and would tell you what you rights and duties are in this situation.

However, an oral contract or even an implied contract can be just as enforceable as a written one.

For example, is this someone you have done business with in the past? If so, how was payment handle in those instances?

The bottom line is that answer to your question depends on the facts of your situation. It sounds like you could benefit from consulting with an attorney familiar with the legal issues involved.

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Regards.