Q: Is there some kind of Texas civil Code that references verbal Agreements?
Looking to see if my verbal agreement with someone is binding in Texas. She is saying it is no longer valid because we have had a fight and are no longer really speaking to each other. Is there something that I can read into and possibly reference in court?
A:
Unless there is a statute or common law rule requiring a writing, oral agreements are just as valid and enforceable as written agreements. This is a fundamental principle of contract law which is not dependent on the existence of any specific statute.
Of course, you still have to prove all of the elements necessary to show the existence of a valid contract.
A: Verbal contracts can be enforceable in general nationwide, unless they fall under certain exceptions (such as statute of frauds). A Texas attorney could provide a more meaningful analysis with additional details. Good luck
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