DETAILS

A lawyer is meeting a client for a consultation. The dialogue captures the clients concern about a potential breach of contract due to the construction company's failure to start work on time, while also outlining the next steps the lawyer will take to address the issue.

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LEARNING GOALS

In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions related to contract law. You will explore key contract law terminology, such as terms like breach of contract, voiding a contract, and legal remedies, which are essential in analyzing contract issues and identifying possible legal actions. You will also learn how to potentially deal with common contract issues: you will understand and identify scenarios such as missed timelines, lack of communication, and contractor excuses that may lead to contract disputes.