Legal Question in Business Law in Utah

Purchasing wedding contract

We are purchasing a wedding

reception center. We were told by the

agent that all deposits would convey

at the sale. There are 60 + weddings

booked for after our proposed closing

date and the owners now say that

they are keeping the deposits for the

future weddings. Can they legally do

that since we are purchasing the

business which includes these

contract?


Asked on 5/16/08, 11:03 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Randy Lish Randy M. Lish, Attorney at Law

Re: Purchasing wedding contract

The answer to your question will depend completely on what your contract says. If there is no written contract, then any claim will be difficult to prove because the court will in essence be deciding what the terms of the contract were. Outside evidence (witnesses, etc.) are allowed, but it really makes it difficult to determine the terms of a contract if there is nothing in writing.

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Answered on 5/16/08, 11:32 am
Mel Larew

Re: Purchasing wedding contract

Just as the other attorney said, it depends completely on your agreement and whether it is in writing (and whether it includes the real estate) and what is provable. If it is verbal you'll have great difficulty, and if it includes the real estate it may be even worse for you (contracts for real property MUST be in writing to be enforceable).

With 60 deposits at stake it may be time to consult with a local attorney face to face.

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Answered on 5/16/08, 12:26 pm


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