Lawyer for Civil & Contract Law in Lüneburg
Interpretation and enforcement or defence of claims arising from your contracts
“A handshake agreement is binding”, this sentence correctly states that contracts can also be agreed verbally, but in most cases it is advisable to state in writing what the deal is about and who is to give what for whom, the so-called essentialia negotii or even contract contents.
Also the sentence “money and friendship don’t mix” has brought it to sad fame.
Ideally, a contract regulates the points which are important to the parties, which problems could arise in the execution of the contract (for example in the event of delayed delivery, poor performance, warranty) and what should happen if a partner no longer wishes to be bound by the contract (withdrawal, revocation, termination or even contestation of the contract).
I support you in the preparation of contracts, the review of contract contents, in particular the General Terms and Conditions, the so-called GTC and will be happy to advise you in the enforcement or rescission of contracts.
Especially the General Terms and Conditions are a part of the contract design in which careful processing pays off: Violation of the regulations regarding the GTC threatens the invalidity of the entire contract.
A properly worked out contract is the best protection for your own legal position. And often saves money in business.
If something is unclear or ambiguous in the existing set of rules, it is helpful to recognize the various interpretation options, to weigh them up and to propagate the most attractive variant in each case.
Another advantage of a comprehensive and prudent contract is the fact that misunderstandings between the contracting parties are avoided. This also reduces the risk of costly litigation.
Another obstacle that can hardly be overcome without legal advice is the rather confusing jurisdiction on contracts for work and services and warranty law.
If a legal dispute becomes unavoidable, it is urgently advisable to weigh the costs and the risk of litigation against the contractually disputed claims. Here, too, a clear wording in the contract is always desirable and rarely available.
As a litigator, I represent you in court and, in addition to the legal possibilities, keep an eye on the economic context.
In many cases, the actual circumstances make it difficult to enforce a contract.
For example, if the customer simply does not pay.
The enforcement of payment claims, including claims for fees, e.g. for medical or therapeutic services or dunning proceedings, are among the fields of activity of lawyers in civil and contract law.
Settlement of ancillary costs, notices of termination, defects of the rented object, etc.
Interpretation and enforcement or defence of claims arising from your contracts
Accident regulation, red light offences, speed offences, alcohol driving etc.