Avatars, attorneys in new world of virtual law Apr 28, 2009
Like the sex bed case, the Sailor's Cove case was not unlike many real-world disputes: It was an ownership conflict based on an alleged oral contract ... Robert Brackman, attorney for the owner, issued a news release after the settlement saying that it was still unknown whether conversations between digital avatars could legally constitute oral contracts ... The question on oral contracts isn't the only unanswered one in virtual law. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Dayton, Gregory reach oral contract deal Mar 20, 2009
Are you a legal Professional. Thursday, March 19, 2009. (FindLaw News)
Judge Okays School Ban On Female Teachers Mar 22, 2008
Klouda claimed seminary officials breached an oral contract guaranteeing she would remain employed if her performance was favorable. Seminary officials maintain Klouda was not dismissed but was told she would not be granted tenure. (CBS News)
Caraway Council accepts rate increase Mar 21, 2008
Martin had no knowledge of any oral contract made by Beason, but there is nothing reflected in the written contract. We are not asking for anything outrageous in our request for the CPI increase, Martin said. (The Town Crier, AR)
Pellicano trial to begin this week Mar 3, 2008
In his lawsuit, Zenga claimed that pursuant to an oral contract with Brillstein-Grey, he was entitled to $3. 5 million in profit participation on "Scary Movie" and not the $150,000 and executive producer credit he actually got. (Variety)
Wildomar council-elect moving forward Feb 10, 2008
A "good faith" deal, a sort of oral contract, is the only way the city can bring in staff members because the people who take a Wildomar city job won't get paid until the city has funds. The city won't be able to start accruing funds or spending money until incorporation is officially approved July 1, Cashman said. (North County Times)
Judge sets aside $1.7 million default judgment against Wesley Snipes Nov 14, 2007
UTA filed suit against Snipes in July 2006, alleging breach of oral contract. He did not respond to the suit even though a summons was published in two newspapers, according to UTA court papers. (North County Times)
Judge bans 1m bingo winner from spending Oct 17, 2007
An oral contract is as binding as a written one-but far more contentious as to its details and existence, as can be seen. G'arn, give your pals some. (Scotsman)
Reutimann Mulling Over Offer From Waltrip Sep 26, 2007
" Ty Norris, general manager for MWR, did not return phone calls Tuesday. Reutimann said MWR made him an oral contract offer last week and presented him with a contract on the plane ride from team headquarters in North Carolina to Dover International Speedway. He said the contract is now in the hands of his attorney and an adviser, Van Colley, who represents Darrell Waltrip and is functioning as a liaison. It's a multiyear deal "with conditions that hinge on sponsorships and other things like... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
ELECTION 2007 Political Forum: State House District 48 Sep 15, 2007
His detractors say that Romero has not been involved enough in the community and question the oral contract he had with the Iberia Parish government that was revealed in a legislative audit as being improperly arranged. Romero countered that he has been over most of the district campaigning, visiting and talking with many people at the expense of losing time with his family. (New Iberia, LA)
Man indicted for raping alleged prostitute Sep 15, 2007
Riggs said that Barrerra had made an oral contract for sexual services when the two met at a convenience store in the Newburg area of Louisville. Riggs said it should not constitute first-degree rape when the woman was allegedly agreeable to sex for money in the Newburg area and later claimed she was raped when driven to a field on a Shelby County farm. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
Tribune survey - what noises annoy you the most? Sep 5, 2007
NoDak John wrote on Sep 4, 2007 11:45 PM:" Mike, I guess it just goes with the territory these days, but for those of us steeped in history it is a rather heavy burden to see what is happening to this nation and it's people. As far as the noise is concerned, the flapping lips of lying politicians tends to raise the hair on the back of my neck. It would be nice if their words were taken as an oral contract, so that we could sue them for breach of contract. I have an extreme distaste for liars in... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Lawsuit against sultan rejected Aug 16, 2007
In a case that has already cost more than $500,000, Garsec had wanted the Supreme Court of NSW to either order damages for breach of contract or to enforce an oral contract it claims was made between its agent, Sunny Chai, in Brunei, and the sultan's private secretary, Pehin Nawawi. Mr Nawawi, who has denied he had express or implied authority to make and receive communications on behalf of the sultan, is Mr Chai's godfather. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Sultan may miss APEC Aug 15, 2007
Garsec wanted the Supreme Court of NSW to either order damages for breach of contract or enforce an oral contract it claims was made between its agent, a Mr Sunny Chai in Brunei, and the sultan's private and confidential secretary, Pehin Nawawi, a trusted adviser who allegedly had express or implied authority to make and receive communications on behalf of the sultan. Both the sultan and Mr Nawawi have denied Mr Nawawi had the authority alleged by Garsec. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Oral leases renew automatically on Sept. 1 Aug 10, 2007
Pflueger said any landlord or tenant who wants to terminate or modify an existing oral contract must notify the other party by Sept. 1, 2007. Every year, the South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service receives calls from tenants who have had their farm leases wrongfully terminated after Sept. 1. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
* Mark Zuckerberg accused of stealing the idea for Facebook Jul 26, 2007
But ConnectU's founders claim he agreed to an "oral contract," deliberately played for time and that an e-mail trail supports their case. The messages, filed with the court, were reproduced in the New Yorker. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Judge throws the Facebook at twins suit Jul 26, 2007
Woodlock called gossamer thin the twins claim that while they were seniors at Harvard, they had an oral contract with Zuckerberg, then a sophomore, to make their Harvard Connection site a reality in return for 25 percent of the profits should it ever launch. Dorm room chit-chat does not make a contract Woodlock sniffed, adding that, A vague contract is no contract at all. (Boston Herald)
Esai Morales: Charges Against Me Are False Jul 25, 2007
The Superior Court lawsuit filed Thursday by zzocchi alleged intentional and negligent transmission of a sexually transmitted disease, assault, battery and breach of oral contract. The lawsuit accuses Morales of a "systematic pattern of abuse" against Mazzocchi, "including a forcible rape." It also claims Morales knew he had herpes and never told Mazzocchi. (Fox News)
Morales denies ex-girlfriend's claims Jul 24, 2007
The Superior Court lawsuit filed Thursday by Elizabeth Mazzocchi alleged intentional and negligent transmission of a sexually transmitted disease, assault, battery and breach of oral contract. The lawsuit accuses Morales of a "systematic pattern of abuse" against Mazzocchi, "including a forcible rape." It also claims Morales knew he had herpes and never told Mazzocchi. (Yahoo News)
Esai Morales Reject's Ex-Girlfriend's Claims Jul 24, 2007
The lawsuit filed Thursday by Elizabeth Mazzocchi alleges intentional and negligent transmission of a sexually transmitted disease, assault, battery and breach of oral contract. Morales appeared in the movies "Bad Boys" and "La Bamba," and played Lieutenant Tony Rodriguez on "NYPD Blue.". (CBS2.com, CA)
Esai Morales Sued for Allegedly Giving Ex-Lover Herpes Jul 23, 2007
In court papers filed by Elizabeth Mazzocchi - who used to live with Morales - in Los Angeles Superior Court, the 44-year-old actor stands accused of assault, battery, intentional and negligent transmission of a sexually transmitted disease, and breach of oral contract. Mazzocchi claims Morales knew he had herpes but never told her about it, meaning she has "an incurable disease that will have associated medical expenses, pain and discomfort for the rest of her life.". (FOX23 News, NY)
Lohan turns herself in Jul 21, 2007
Elizabeth Mazzocchi alleges intentional and negligent transmission of a sexually transmitted disease, assault, battery, and breach of oral contract in the lawsuit, filed Thursday in Los Angeles. The suit claims Morales knew he had herpes and never told Mazzocchi, leaving her with "an incurable disease." Morales gave no immediate comment. (Boston Globe)
Jury Votes to Award More Than $7 Million in South Dallas Housing Dispute Jul 21, 2007
"He secured these finances with the understanding that he would have a stake in this business venture. The other partners in this deal did not live up to their side of the bargain." Mr. Cox said the case was a difficult legal challenge because the deal was based on an oral contract. He said, jurors in the 68th Judicial District Court in Dallas County were ultimately swayed by third-party witnesses and documents that confirmed the existence of the agreement, as well as the defendant's... (PR Newswire)
Ala. quilter sues over rights Jun 6, 2007
Saying she has been cheated by several major corporations and a trio of scheming businessmen Atlantan William Arnett and his sons who relied on an oral contract that "violates the statute of frauds," Young has filed suit in federal court in Selma, seeking a larger slice of the lucrative pie her art has generated since being shown in the nation's most prestigious art museums, including the High Museum of Art in March, 2006. Chitose Suzuki/Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Arkansas woman upset with business: Company responds to allegations May 25, 2007
When Wiman told the woman she was not interested in the advertisement, she said, the woman told her she had a binding, oral contract which if she canceled would hurt her credit. Community Athletics Publishing Inc.'s Castle said the company is ot that strict with out-of state customers. (Pekin Times, IL)
Ask George & Chuck: Questions from Consumers May 22, 2007
Question (State): Is there such a thing in Texas as an oral contract for a loan of money given to another for the purchase of a home. Can the oral contract be enforced for the return of the money when the home is later sold ... Oral contracts are generally not worth the paper they're not written on. (RealtyTimes)
Councilmen: Oust president Apr 26, 2007
Haney called it an oral contract and illegal under the Home Rule Charter. Langlinais called it a retainer. (New Iberia, LA)
IPC may do its own probe Apr 14, 2007
Haney has opined that the oral contract between Romero and Langlinais, because it was brokered without council knowledge, went beyond the charter s scope. Romero made about 35,000 from the deal, which involved a 750-per-month retainer that ran from 2001 to 2005. (New Iberia, LA)
Audit options topic Apr 12, 2007
Romero received, through an oral contract, a monthly retainer fee for four years without council knowledge. Romero received about 35,000 during those years 2001 to 2005 for his work for government. (New Iberia, LA)
Charm has its price Apr 10, 2007
The La Luna imbroglio centers on whether the restaurant and its landlord, longtime Larchmont property owner and former village merchant Francis "Mickey" McCullough, had a binding oral contract to extend the restaurant's lease long-term in exchange for doubled rent, to $6 per square foot. La Luna opened in 1990. (Los Angeles Times)
Gesser discusses his part in audit Mar 16, 2007
LaBiche earned 155,350 in retainer fees during the past two decades and Romero earned 35,250 for his four-year retainer that was approved through an oral contract. All were cited as not properly invoiced, but auditors said it appeared to be more of a fault of parish government policy. (New Iberia, LA)
Local: audit proof Mar 14, 2007
According to state auditors, Romero and Langlinais brokered a 750-per-month oral contract Langlinais called it a monthly retainer that the council did not know about and which may have violated the Parish Home Rule Charter. District Attorney Phil Haney confirmed again last week that, despite the appearance that both men contracted the retainer, it could be Langlinais, not Romero, who is responsible for the transaction that allowed Romero to receive 35,250 from the monthly payments from 2001 to... (New Iberia, LA)
Audit allegations Mar 6, 2007
Langlinais had entered in an oral contract for legal services with Shane Romero without council knowledge or approval. As a result of this contract (for 35,250), Mr. Langlinais may have violated the parish Home Rule Charter, the report states. (New Iberia, LA)
Idaho Fish and Game gets new director Jan 18, 2007
We felt like Cal is the man for the hour at Fish and Game," Commission Chairman Cameron Wheeler said. He has a wealth of experience, his background, knowledge, and his sense of the Department's history will be a great asset. Cal Groen fits what we need and expect from a leader. Groen replaces former Director Steve Huffaker, who retired at the first of the year after leading the agency for nearly five years.Before joining Fish and Game in 1990 Groen served as assistant director at wildlife... (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
Decades-old Hollywood fight before high court Jan 16, 2007
The labor commissioner's office sided with Blasi and invalidated her oral contract with Siegel. She won in local court when Siegel sued, only to see Siegel's firm, Marathon Entertainment, prevail before the state appellate court on technical grounds. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Pharmacy sues Jacko over prescription tab Jan 14, 2007
The popular Web site, TMZ.com, obtained a copy of the lawsuit filed Wednesday by attorneys for the drug store on tony North Roxbury Drive, which alleges breach of an oral contract and asks for relief in the form of payment. Jackson last made a payment of any kind to the pharmacy in 2005, the filing says. (Washington Times, DC)
Jackson Vs. the Medicine Man Jan 14, 2007
Mickey Fine Pharmacy sued Jackson for breach of oral contract and common count, meaning simply that the business' proprietors were after the money they were owed. According to the complaint, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, they sought the remainder of Jackson's bill as well as court costs and any other relief the court decided to award them. (E! Online)
Jackson pays overdue pharmacy bills Jan 13, 2007
Mickey Fine Pharmacy had filed a lawsuit in Santa Monica Superior Court alleging breach of oral contract. The pharmacy said Jackson had failed to pay for prescription drugs supplied to him since December 2005. (ABC News Online, Australia)
Brando's carer settles court case Jan 5, 2007
Angela Borlaza had claimed she was a victim of fraud, deceit as well as a broken oral contract. She had originally wanted $2m (1. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
