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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Contracts and Divorce for Utah on
Q: Is a breeder contract my ex-wife signed during our marriage valid if I was awarded the dog in the divorce?

Seller is trying to take the dog back from me stating the contract says if the breeder can not care for the dog the seller has the right to reclaim.

Brian K Jackson
Brian K Jackson
answered on Oct 28, 2016

It depends. There are probably good arguments on both sides and what the language specifically says in the contract could determine the outcome.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Construction Law for Utah on
Q: what can a contractor do if I don't pay him his final payment due to not completely work in timely manner

We hired a contractor in May to build us a cabin. It is still not complete. There was no signed contract and he has taken his family and his four wheelers to our property every weekend and trashing it with barely no work done. What can he do if we fire him and don't pay him the final payment?

Brian K Jackson
Brian K Jackson
answered on Oct 28, 2016

It depends on how close he is to be done with the cabin and what the timeline was for it to be finished if there was one, how much you have paid so far and how much you still owe. He can still have a claim for all the work he rendered under the doctrine of unjust enrichment even if there isn't... View More

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Q: How does splitting a loss on an ATV work with an ex who is not cooperating when we have a signed agreement?

Hi there. My ex and I split up (we were not married), and financed an ATV together that we are going to sell. I am the only one on the loan, but we are both on the title. Him and I have a written, signed agreement that we will split the loss we take on it once we sell it. As most break ups seem to... View More

Brian K Jackson
Brian K Jackson
answered on Oct 28, 2016

Yes is a small claims matter. Depending on the agreement and the relationship with the loan, it would most likely be enforceable. Probably a good thing you did that since you aren't married.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized, Consumer Law and Contracts for Utah on
Q: Leased a vehicle two months ago. The Transmission went out. Who should pay for the cost?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 16, 2016

The lease agreement should be reviewed.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem...
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Q: When are contracts invalid?
Douglas J. Shumway
Douglas J. Shumway
answered on Jun 12, 2013

There is a plethora of situations where a contract could become invalid and probably as many where a contract is going to be valid for an extended period of time. If you have a specific contract and situation that you are concerned about please add more detail to the question and at least a few of... View More

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