Legal Question in Consumer Law in Texas

Does a verbal agreement tape recorded on the phone constitute a legal binding ag

A phone book company called to verify address and number said the conversation was taped do you mind . Asked if all the information they had was correct then said ok that is how we have it listed no price was mentioned or bill is this a legally binding contract?


Asked on 8/06/03, 2:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Erin Corley Fibich, Hampton, Leebron & Garth, L.L.P.

Re: Does a verbal agreement tape recorded on the phone constitute a legal bindin

To prove a valid contract (oral or written) you must have an offer that was accepted. There must have been a "meeting of the minds" (or a mutual understanding and assent to the agreement) between you and the phone book company with intent that your agreement be binding. From what you have described, there does not appear to be a valid contract. However, without knowing the specific communications made during the phone conversation, it would be impossible to opine whether a contract exist.

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Answered on 8/06/03, 4:16 pm


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