We have discussed the definition of what a contract is in the state of Georgia. We’ve also discussed the different types of contracts in Georgia. And we’ve discussed rules for interpreting contracts here in Georgia. Today we are going to discuss when a contract needs to be in writing. Another…
The AJC reported that a Cherokee County wrestling coach Robert Leslie Morrow, age 28, has been charged with sexual assault involving a 16 year old; and a teacher Kristin May, age 32, who failed to report it was also arrested. The victim, who reported being assaulted, no longer attends school…
Yesterday, the Department of Justice and four states filed a multibillion-dollar fraud suit against EMC, the Education Management Corporation, known as the nation’s second-largest for-profit college company. The states joining in the suit are California, Florida, Illinois and Indiana. The suit filed that EMC was not eligible for the $11…
Good Georgia Lawyer is sometimes asked by our business owners: “Can I sue for both fraud and breach of contract?” The answer is: “Yes you can!” We have discussed this issue in a previous article, but we’ll offer further reasoning: It has been well established for decades in Georgia law…
Dear Dr. John Barge: Our law firm urges you to submit a DOE proposed rule pursuant to O.C.G.A. §50-13-4(b) that protects our young Georgia student athletes from further injury and death due to heat related illnesses as a result of sports practice in high temperatures during the most dangerous months…
Question: Dear Good Georgia Lawyer, Recently my husband purchased a set of used mechanical engines from a dealer who advertised the engines had “never been in previous wrecks.” The dealer also never provided us with any implied “as is” warranty disclaimer until after we bought the engines. Shortly after buying…
Recently, a client hired us to solve a legal question/problem about a used mobile home that they recently purchased: Question: Dear Good Georgia Lawyer: I recently purchased a used mobile home from a mobile home dealer. They never told me that they were selling it “as is”. They never gave…
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…
This is a video clip that would be hilariously funny if it was not so true. This is a conversation between an injured person and an insurance company adjuster. The insurance company adjuster represents the drunk driver who caused the injured person’s broken legs and brain injury. Many people make…