In the absence of a contract, can the text of Facebook messages be used to define the scope and terms of the agreement between 2 parties to do restoration work?
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In the absence of a contract, can the text of Facebook messages be used to define the scope and terms of the agreement between 2 parties to do restoration work?
Asked on September 4, 2015 under Business Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
A "contract" does not have to be a formal document a "contract" is merely an agreement between two parties. It can be oral often called, but not quite correctly, "verbal" it can be a single document titled "contract" or it can be memorandized in a series of letters, email, messages, etc. All that is necessary is that there be mutual agreement between the two parties which means they both know and understand and agree to all the terms and each party is providing "consideration," or a thing or promise of value, to the other. So if there was an agreement between you that was breached or violated, you can sue for breach of contract and you can sue Facebook messages to show the terms of the agreement and the fact of agreement.
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