Oftentimes our clients hire us to resolve interesting questions and problems. Here is a recent one that addresses the issue of express warranties: Question: Dear Good Georgia Lawyer, Recently I bought a used boat from a boat shop off of Ebay from a boat shop dealer. They advertised in writing:…
The Official Code of Georgia § 13-4-101 explains the elements and requirements of what is known as “accord and satisfaction.” Accord and satisfaction happens when two parties to a contract, by a subsequent contract, have satisfied the first previous contract, and the subsequent contract has been executed. What does this…
Sometimes unavoidable emergencies happen. Lightning strikes. Tornadoes blow through Georgia. Floods, fires, and other natural disasters occur. These are called in legal terms “acts of God.” What does Georgia law say about God’s actions having an effect on a contract? The Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 13-4-21 actually has…
This is part two of our article about cancelling contracts within a three day cooling off period in Georgia. The three day cooling off period is actually federal regulation which is very narrowly applied, so make sure you carefully read part one of our article before reading the following. It…
Generally, there is no cooling off period in Georgia except for very rare exceptions, however that doesn’t mean you necessarily are trapped in a contract. There are other conditions and reasons (for example fraudulent misrepresentation, illegality, incapacity, unfair business practices, and more) that may permit you to rescind (get out…
Julie Oinonen, partner at Williams Oinonen LLC just won a trial against a sitting Atlanta judge who was a defendant, receiving a substantial money judgment in favor of her client. Our client was a very nice lady from Georgia who had to sue her two former lawyers, one a sitting…
Georgia landlord tenant law is an area that is important to many of our clients. Whether you are a homeowner having to deal with a nightmare tenant who won’t pay their bills, or whether you are a tenant having to deal with a nightmare landlord who won’t keep your home…
Under Georgia law, can a home buyer sue a seller who is unhappy with the house? Unless the house seller is also the house builder, the answer is “Generally no.” Fortunately for sellers, the law in Georgia protects home owners who sell their house to people who later suffer from…
Under Georgia law, can a home buyer sue a seller who is unhappy with the house? Unless the house seller is also the house builder, the answer is “Generally no.” Fortunately for sellers, the law in Georgia protects home owners who sell their house to people who later suffer from…
Fraud comes in many forms, such as Internet fraud (scams), real estate fraud, and consumer fraud. Thousands of people are victims of fraud every day, leaving many with a deep gut-wrenching feeling, once they realize they’ve been mislead/scammed. If you have been a victim of fraud, you may be able…