What Constitutes Reasonable Notice to Terminate a Contract?

In an ideal world, no services would be provided or goods delivered until the relevant parties had entered into a written contract. However, in reality, it is often the case that services are commenced, goods delivered, or that a working relationship develops without a formal contract ever being ent...

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Published in:Credit Control 2010-03, Vol.31 (2), p.13
Main Authors: Barty, Susan, Carnell, Phillip
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agreements
Contracts
Court hearings & proceedings
Litigation
Notices
Online information services
State court decisions
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Summary:In an ideal world, no services would be provided or goods delivered until the relevant parties had entered into a written contract. However, in reality, it is often the case that services are commenced, goods delivered, or that a working relationship develops without a formal contract ever being entered into or specific clauses relating to termination being agreed. Similarly, fixed term contracts are often allowed to continue without any addendum or further written agreement being entered into. In those circumstances, in order legally to terminate the contract, "reasonable notice" must be provided. However, determining the amount of notice that a court will see as "reasonable" is a difficult and potentially dangerous guessing game. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0143-5329
2054-9210