QUESTION
How binding is an email agreement for services it the email contained no start date & 2 months have passed
Asked on Apr 11th, 2021 on Contracts - Ohio
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Agreed to hire someone for painting services. No time frame is given in the email but we were told verbally that he could start around the 2nd week in March 2021. We have not heard anything since and have decided to go with another contractor. Are we legally bound to the email agreement with the fist party?
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A more detailed look at your situation may be warranted. I would suggest communicating with the original contractor ASAP to inform them that you are not moving forward with their company. They may argue that certain things have been purchased for the agreed upon work and that you are responsible. Ultimately, this may or may not be the case. If they give you any problems when you inform them that you are not proceeding you will want to retain an attorney to represent you.
Best of luck.
Answered on Apr 13th, 2021 at 8:48 AM