Contract Disputes

Contracts are the legal bones of a business partnership. If you believe there has been any violation of your contract, you have the right to take legal action. The Omar Ochoa Law Firm represents a range of clients, from entrepreneurs to small- and mid-sized businesses to large corporations, and he knows how to bring forward a contract dispute claim in an effective and efficient manner. He is not afraid of anyone; he has gone against almost every big law firm throughout the country, and you can trust that he will fight aggressively for your rights in the face of a contract dispute.

Resolving a Dispute

Note that the statute of limitations (time limit for bringing forward a claim) for contract disputes in Texas is 4 years. This means, under Chapter 16 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, that you must bring forward your contract dispute claim within 4 years of the date the breach occurred in order for the court to hear your case. If you fail to do so within the 4 years, you will lose the opportunity to compensation for your damages.

The remedies available for a successful contract dispute claim include recovery of reasonable attorney and court fees, as well as some amount of damages depending on the losses you suffered. To assess a potential award, the court will examine the terms of the contract, which might have already specified the penalties for a breach. If it is not specified, though, the court may order:

• the defendant to fulfill the contract terms as agreed;
• damages in the amount lost due to the contract breach (liquidated damage);
• damages for time lost, including the time it takes to repair damages;
• reimbursement for incurred expenses;
• reimbursement for future lost time and money;
• rescission (the court will cancel the contract and parties will no longer be required to perform);
• restitution (the defendant must return any gains from the breach).