The definition of quantum meruit
There are a number of different remedies to a breach of contract. These remedies may take the form of compensatory damages, when a business owner receives compensation for the loss incurred because the other party breached the contract,...
Establish breach of contract with the correct elements
When involved in a Texas contract, the contract ends when both parties satisfy the terms and obligations of the contract. When one party fails to fulfill his or her obligations, this is a breach of contract. The Balance suggests that a...
How do you protect intellectual property?
All Texas companies, regardless of size, should be aware of what intellectual property is and how it can affect their business. Intellectual property, according to Entrepreneur can be protected in three ways; through copyrights, patents...
What do surface rights include?
There are different rights that you have to your land. In oil-rich Texas, it is especially important that you understand what your rights are in terms of access to the oil beneath your property. You should understand if you have surface...
Arbitration helps resolve energy-industry disputes
If you participate in energy production in Texas, you know that a good relationship between your company, government organizations and private residents may provide benefits for all parties involved. However, because the oil and gas...
What is a contract?
According to the Houston Bar Association’s Consumer Law Handbook, a contract is a promise that rises to the level of legal enforceability. To be a legal contract, the promise must be given in expectation of receiving something of value in...
What is an appeal?
If you take a case to court in Texas and the court rules in the other party's favor, then you may be able to appeal the decision. This is a nice option if you feel you should have won your case, but for some reason, the court decided...
What mistakes do you want to avoid in appeals?
When your Texas business goes to trial, you and other stakeholders have a lot on the line, both emotionally and financially. For this reason, if you lose, you there may be reasons you want to challenge the decision. If there are grounds...
Understanding the types of breach of contract damages
Texas business owners enter into numerous contracts, whether they be with suppliers, customers, independent contractors, other businesses, etc. Naturally, one should expect that the other party to a contract will perform contractual...
