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Can I Sue Someone for Breach of a Verbal Agreement?

 Can I Sue Someone for Breach of a Verbal Agreement?” 🗣️📜

Client Question of the Day:
"Sir, we had a spoken deal over chai. No paper, but he broke his promise. Can I still take him to court?" 😤☕📞

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💡 Answer:
Surprise! 🎉 YES, a verbal agreement can be legally valid in India — IF it meets the essentials of a contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
That means your “chai pe charcha” deal is enforceable, provided:
✅ Offer & acceptance happened clearly
✅ There was lawful consideration (money/services)
✅ Both parties agreed voluntarily
✅ The terms were clear (not just “tu bhai hai, kar de yaar”) 😅

BUT... here’s the plot twist 🎬:
📍 Proving a verbal agreement in court is harder than finding a parking spot at a Delhi wedding! 😩🚗

#OralContracts #ContractLawIndia #VerbalAgreementProof #LegalRights #EnforceablePromises #BusinessDisputes

🧾 Challenges in Proving a Verbal Contract:
🔹 No written record = “he said, she said” battle
🔹 No timestamps or evidence of terms
🔹 Witnesses needed who don’t suddenly get “amnesia” in court 🧠💤
🔹 Hard to prove intention and consideration

So while you can sue, your success depends on proof — like call recordings, WhatsApp follow-ups, emails, or reliable witnesses.

#ProofMatters #LegalDocumentation #OralVsWrittenContracts #CourtCaseTips #LegalHelpIndia

⚖️ Moral of the Story:
Don’t rely on vibes and promises when business or money is involved.
Always get it in writing — even a simple email or message can save you from legal jugglery. 📩✍️

As the old saying goes: “In law, if it’s not written, it’s fiction.” 🧙‍♂️📚

#IndianLawSimplified #SmartLegalMoves #WrittenAgreementsOnly #ContractTips

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Let LEXIS AND COMPANY handle the legal nitty-gritty while you sip your chai in peace. ☕⚖️

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