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Contract disputes can arise from unpaid invoices, incomplete work, missed deadlines, poor quality services, disputed terms, unauthorized changes or an attempt to terminate an agreement early. To state a claim for breach of contract under Illinois law, a plaintiff must allege that (1) a contract existed, (2) the plaintiff performed or was excused from performing, (3) the defendant breached the contract, and (4) the plaintiff suffered damages. O’Flaherty Law can review the contract, amendments, invoices, emails, text messages and performance history to help you understand the strengths and risks of your position.
Not every contract dispute has to end up in a prolonged legal battle. Depending on the agreement and the circumstances, the matter may be resolved by formal notice, demand letter, negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation. Our lawyers look beyond the dispute itself, and review the amount in controversy, the evidence available, any required notice or cure periods, attorney-fee provisions, and whether the parties need to maintain an ongoing relationship. We walk you through the likely costs and outcomes so you can make informed decisions at each step.
O’Flaherty Law represents individuals and businesses who want to enforce their contracts and those who are defending against breach of contract claims. The broad purpose of contract damages is to put the injured party in the financial position that party would have occupied had the agreement been properly performed. Depending on the facts, a claim may include direct loss, loss foreseeable or reasonable expenses incurred as a consequence of the breach. We also consider possible defenses, such as prior material breach, waiver, modification, fraud, duress, or impossibility of performance. Our legal team will advocate on your behalf from initial settlement negotiations to trial and keep you informed along the way.
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No. A minor failure and a material breach may have very different legal consequences. The contract may also require written notice and give the other party time to correct the problem before termination is allowed. Ending the agreement too early or stopping your own performance without a valid basis could expose you to a counterclaim. An attorney can review the seriousness of the breach and the contract’s termination provisions before you take action.
The timing and seriousness of each party’s conduct can become central to the case. A prior material breach may excuse the other party from continuing to perform. However, a party that continues with the agreement or accepts its benefits after learning of a breach may affect its ability to rely on that breach later. Documents showing when work was performed, payments were due, complaints were made, and notices were sent can help establish an accurate timeline.
The deadline depends on the type of agreement and claim. Illinois generally provides ten years for actions based on written contracts and five years for unwritten contracts. A claim involving the sale of goods is generally subject to a four-year deadline, and an agreement may sometimes shorten that period. Questions about when the claim began can also affect the filing deadline, so it is important to have the matter reviewed promptly rather than assuming that the longest period applies.