Verbal Contract

[forcefrog01]

What is the name of your state? MO
In August 04, I made an verbal agreement with an individual to provide care for their horses. The verbal agreement was - I would provide pasture, feed, water, and general care for the horses. In lieu of a cash payment, this individual would provide labor toward to the upkeep of my farm. The person refuses to keep their portion of the contract. I am looking for possible courses of action from the forum. We are looking at proposing a written contract that will charge this individual for the horse care and also looking at the possibility of removing the horses from our premises.

Thanks

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by forcefrog01

What is the name of your state? MO
In August 04, I made an verbal agreement with an individual to provide care for their horses. The verbal agreement was - I would provide pasture, feed, water, and general care for the horses. In lieu of a cash payment, this individual would provide labor toward to the upkeep of my farm. The person refuses to keep their portion of the contract. I am looking for possible courses of action from the forum. We are looking at proposing a written contract that will charge this individual for the horse care and also looking at the possibility of removing the horses from our premises.

Thanks

**A: a little late but go for it.

[shortbus]

Your 'contract' is probably void for vagueness. You would more likely be able to seek restitution for the value of your horse-boarding services.

Or, you can make a new agreement with this person, though why would they agree to that if they've made no moves towards paying up so far?

[JETX]

Originally Posted by shortbus

Your 'contract' is probably void for vagueness. You would more likely be able to seek restitution for the value of your horse-boarding services.

Not necessarily true... We have NO information to determine the vagueness or specificity of the 'contract'.

Draw up a new WRITTEN agreement for NOW and the future. You cannot go backwards (without their permission). And if they refuse.... dump the horses.