What is a contract?

A contract is an agreement between two or more persons (individuals, businesses, organizations, or government agencies) to do, or to refrain from doing, a particular thing in exchange for something of value. Contracts can generally be written using formal or informal terms, or they can be entirely verbal.

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Is a contract signed by a minor valid?

In all states, the age requirement to sign a contract is 18 years of age, and contracts signed by minors will be deemed invalid contracts. A child under the age of 18 is considered a minor and is unable to sign a contract unless it is for essential items.

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What is general practice?

General practice law (or general law practice) typically encompasses a broad range of practice areas by an attorney. It means that the attorney does not limit their law practice or specialty to one particular area of law. Instead the attorney will practice law in several areas.

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I run a small business and occasionally checks are returned due to insufficient funds. What can I do to collect?

Even though you take all reasonable precautions, a bad check will occasionally slip through your system. A bad check can bounce if the customer has insufficient funds in their account, or if the account has been deleted or closed. There are several solutions that apply primarily to bad checks by individuals including calling the customer, sending a certified letter, or contacting the bank.

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