A breach of contract (also known as a breach of agreement) occurs when two or more individuals agree. At least one individual fails to fulfill their part of the agreement, whether partially or wholly, as described in the agreement. A breach of contract also occurs when an individual with whom one has entered into an agreement communicates that they cannot fulfill their contractual obligations. Here are some cases that a lawyer can handle for you.
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Minor Breach of Contract
A minor breach (otherwise known as a partial breach or an immaterial breach) occurs when one party fails to fulfill some part of their obligation. For example, if you buy a computer and the computer is delivered two days after the delivery date, this would be a minor breach of contract.
A breach of contract lawyer can help you prove that the party in breach failed to deliver on the original agreement, show that the delay resulted in financial losses, and recover any damages caused by the delay.
Material Breach of Contract
Material breaches occur when one party fails to act on the contracted obligations. For example, if you ordered a box of pens and received an eraser box instead, this would be a material breach of contract that warrants legal action.
A breach of contract lawyer can help you initiate a lawsuit where you can compel the party in breach to fulfill their part of the contract or seek financial compensation to help recover what you have lost.
Actual Breach of Contract
An actual breach of contract occurs when a party does not fulfill its contractual obligations or perform its duties improperly or incompletely. For example, if you pay a vendor to ship stock for your business and the vendor either delivers the wrong stock or fails to ship the stock, this is a breach of contract, and you may be entitled to legal remedy.
A breach of contract lawyer can help you pursue several types of remedies, including compensatory damages to help you address any economic losses that resulted from the breach.
Anticipatory Breach of Contract
This breach occurs when one party acknowledges that they cannot fulfill their part of the contract. For example, if you find a house that you love, contact the seller, the seller agrees to sell the house to you, and you come up with a down payment, but the seller refuses to go through with the sale before the actual closing date; this would be an anticipatory breach.
A breach of contract lawyer can help you with your anticipatory breach case by identifying elements that prove a breach of contract, developing solid arguments, and help you recover lost funds.
Contact a Breach of Contract Lawyer
If the person with whom you have an agreement is breaching the contract and you need help asserting your concerns, you should retain a lawyer. A lawyer can advocate for you by helping you determine the other party’s duties in the contract and helping you get financial compensation for any losses resulting from the breach.
