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Verbal ending of written contract?

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vpalmer

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What is the name of your state? New Jersey

A contractor working for our business verbally gave 30 days notice and told me that she could not work for us anymore. We asked for 60 days and they complied. We have signed another contract for another contractor, and now the person who quit is saying he never said anything and that we have to honor the contract. Can you quit and then say you didn't, and should the contract still apply?

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vpalmer said:
What is the name of your state? New Jersey

A contractor working for our business verbally gave 30 days notice and told me that she could not work for us anymore. We asked for 60 days and they complied. We have signed another contract for another contractor, and now the person who quit is saying he never said anything and that we have to honor the contract. Can you quit and then say you didn't, and should the contract still apply?

Thank you
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My response:

Since the contract was in writing, why couldn't you place the termination in writing, signed by both parties? Makes sense, right?

Well, your contractor never quit, and now you're in Breach of Contract. And, he'll use the above as a defense.

IAAL
 
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