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#1 ·
I think some of us who are thinking of using annual contracts could use some input.

What should be in it? How long does it need to be? Should a lawyer check it out first?

Thanks for the help.
 
#3 ·
What 24 hours and no response? Was this a dumb question or something?
 
#5 ·
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This is not intended for anyone personally, I just needed the right topic. These are just my thoughts only & I can't be held liable for my actions, I've been building up to this since this morning? I yam what I yam!

[Edited by grassmaster on 09-28-2000 at 01:41 AM]
 
#8 ·
Gary, I will try to convert my contract into HTML and post it. I have several customers who are lawyers and they all agree a contract is a waste of time for legal enforcement.

Now, saying that, I do use a contract. Mainly for clarification about what I will do, what they should expect, and how I will be paid. If they default on a contract will I actully take them to court? NOPE! Not worth it.

I mowed for Jumbo Sports, had a signed contract. They closed still owing $3500.00, contract, several letters, and nothing. Even for $3500.00 it's not worth the bother.

Ray
 
#9 ·
Something we use in all of our contracts is an arbitration clause. You can have disputes resolved in a matter of weeks instead of years by avoiding litigation. I remember the first couple of issues we try to resolve through the courts cost about $10,000 for the first one and $18,000 for the second in attorney's fees alone. We have since use arbitration to settle all of our disputes. The last customer who try to get out of paying us hired a lawyer to try and intimidate us found himself in arbitration and 2 weeks matter was resolved costing us about $300.

If you are interested in arbitration you should contact the American Arbitrtion Association. They will send you a booklet.
 
#10 ·
Thanks for all the replies everyone . I love this site.
 
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