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Do verbal agreements hold up in court?
Updated on Aug 11, 2015 • 2 min read • 1548 views • Copy Link
Do verbal agreements hold up in court?
If you have entered into a verbal agreement and it hasn’t been put in writing, it is still enforceable.
Verbal agreements are just as legally enforceable as a written ones. However, you may run into problems when you need to prove the agreement existed.
You have the right to pursue your claim, but you will need to prove the agreement existed and the terms of the agreement. This can be difficult if there is nothing in writing.
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Michelle Makela is a Legal Practice Director at Go To Court Lawyers. She holds a Juris Doctor, a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and a Master of Criminology. She was admitted to practice in 2006. Michelle has over 15 years experience in the legal industry, working across commercial litigation, criminal law, family law and estate planning.
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