Legal Question in Mediation in Texas

settlement agreement changed

I signed a settlement Agreement and the copy I received via a fax, was different from what I signed. Would this be considered null and void? Please help

Thanks,

Sheri


Asked on 6/09/09, 1:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert McEwen The McEwen Law Firm

Re: settlement agreement changed

If the changed provision is material ($5,000 instead of $50,000) It's considered a counter-offer, and is not binding. If the change is immaterial or clerical (changing one of the names because of a misspelling) then it is most likely still binding.

Make sure that you retain your copy and the copy that you received in the fax, and let the sender know that you do not accept the counter offer(unless, of course, you do accept) and ask that they sign the original that you sent them. If they do not, then most likely there is no contract.

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Answered on 6/09/09, 8:29 am


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