Agreements and contracts

What is contract law and contract law?

Contract law refers to the part of contract law that deals with the conclusion of contracts, while contract law also includes the interpretation of the content and effects of contracts.

Whatever you buy or sell in terms of goods and services, contract law will have or could have consequences for the outcome of the transaction.

Do I need a lawyer to write an agreement?

It may be crucial for you to get the assistance of a lawyer to write the agreement or to assess the agreement you are about to enter into in order for the transaction to be successful for you.

It's often only when a dispute arises between seller and buyer that you realise you need a lawyer.

Among other things, we can assist you with answers to the following questions:

• Have I entered into a binding agreement?
• Am I bound by a promise made?
• Which form rules am I bound by?
• Is the agreement immoral?
• Is the agreement against the law?
• Is there a disqualification?
• Do agreements made by minors apply?
• Does it apply to appointments made by mentally ill people?
• Do agreements entered into under duress apply?
• Is there a counterfeit?
• Has the agreement been entered into on the basis of misrepresentation?
• Is the agreement unfair?
• When is the agreement invalid?
• What is the effect of an invalid agreement?

We can also assist you with:

• Drafting of new agreements
• Negotiations of agreements
• Interpretation of agreements
• Disputes in connection with contractual disagreements

What is a consumer purchase?

Consumer purchases refer to the sale of goods to a consumer when the seller is acting in a commercial capacity. In these cases, the Consumer Sales Act applies. If it is not a sale from a business to a consumer, the Sale of Goods Act normally applies.

Many people have experienced that the item they have bought is faulty, that it breaks after a short time, or that the item is simply not up to scratch. It's important that you complain to the seller as soon as possible.

However, it is not always easy to make a claim against the seller, and sellers may experience claims from buyers that are perceived as unfounded or unreasonable. We can assist you in safeguarding your rights and obligations under the Consumer Purchase Act and the Sale of Goods Act.

Common themes are:

• Compensation or price reduction
• Delay time
• Lifting
• Delivery
• Defects in the item
• Risk for the product
• Correction and redelivery
• When do you have an obligation to pay?
• Can anything be claimed from the previous sales level?
• Does the seller have a duty of disclosure?
• Does the buyer have a duty to inspect the goods?
• Can the buyer withhold money?

What can I claim for errors and defects in craftsman services?

We have extensive experience of cases involving defects and deficiencies in craftsman services.

Craftsman services are normally defective if:

• Bad work has been done
• Poor guidance has been given to the consumer
• There is poor quality of materials
• The service is in violation of public safety requirements
• There is a breach of information provided about the characteristics and appropriateness of the service

If there is a defect or a delay, the customer can normally claim:

• Withholding all or part of the payment
• Correction of the defect
•  Price reduction
•  Lifting
• Compensation

Why should I choose Advokatfirmaet Halvorsen & Co?

We have almost 30 years of experience, and assist both private individuals and businesses with small and large issues from our offices in Sandvika, Ski and Halden.

We always offer a free conversation about your case. Get in touch with us today.

Do you need help with agreements and contracts?

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