contract copy question

[tookien]

Hi,

I created and signed (along with client) a contract, but accidentally spilled an entire cup of black coffee on my copy. ruining the signed portion completely.
I have another exact copy, but not signed ofcourse.

Should I ask client to send me copy of contract or have him sign the same contract again for my copy?

Also, just throwing out a scenario here assuming only the client has a copy (Not saying it will happen with this particular client, because we both have trustworthy past relationship); what if the client ignores my request to send me a copy or sign a the same contract for my copy? The reason why I ask is that say the client decides to throw the contract out after a few weeks of me doing my work, and I've wasted my time.

Thanks

 

[quincy]

Hi,

I created and signed (along with client) a contract, but accidentally spilled an entire cup of black coffee on my copy. ruining the signed portion completely.
I have another exact copy, but not signed ofcourse.

Should I ask client to send me copy of contract or have him sign the same contract again for my copy?

Thanks

What is the name of your state?

I think it best that you have your client sign a new contract. Most clients understand klutziness and will be happy to comply with the request.

 

[tookien]

What is the name of your state?

I think it best that you have your client sign a new contract. Most clients understand klutziness and will be happy to comply with the request.

thanks for the reply.
it's in Ontario Canada.

how to make sure to know the original contract was voided/canceled? will the new contract simply override it?

 

[Zigner]

thanks for the reply.
it's in Ontario Canada.

how to make sure to know the original contract was voided/canceled? will the new contract simply override it?

We don't do Canadian law here, but the advice given remains.
Why would the "original" need to be voided/canceled? He's signing a new copy that is exactly the same as the other one, right?

 

[quincy]

thanks for the reply.
it's in Ontario Canada.

how to make sure to know the original contract was voided/canceled? will the new contract simply override it?

You cannot change the contract in any way. It must be an exact duplicate of the original.

And I agree with Zigner. We do not (intentionally) assist posters in other countries. This site handles US laws and legal questions only. The laws in Canada are not the same.

 

[tookien]

You cannot change the contract in any way. It must be an exact duplicate of the original.

And I agree with Zigner. We do not (intentionally) assist posters in other countries. This site handles US laws and legal questions only. The laws in Canada are not the same.

Oh, I understand, sorry about that.

Thanks for the responses.

 

[quincy]

You're welcome, tookien.

You can try to find assistance in Canada through the following sites: LegalLine.ca or legal.advicescene.com

 

[tookien]

Hi Quincy,

Thank you.
Just a quick question if you don't mind, it's okay if you provide some feedback under general U.S terms, I'm fine with that.

Here is my question:
If the client refuses to provide another signed copy or a copy of the original then what are some possibilities (again, generally speaking under U.S law) for me at that point?

Can I make a case for a "termination clause", or something similar?

The reason is that if I start the work and later down the road the client can just pretend the contract never existed, since I don't have a copy myself.

If you can, if not it's fine, thank you again.

 

[quincy]

Hi Quincy,

Thank you.
Just a quick question if you don't mind, it's okay if you provide some feedback under general U.S terms, I'm fine with that.

Here is my question:
If the client refuses to provide another signed copy or a copy of the original then what are some possibilities (again, generally speaking under U.S law) for me at that point?

Can I make a case for a "termination clause", or something similar?

The reason is that if I start the work and later down the road the client can just pretend the contract never existed, since I don't have a copy myself.

If you can, if not it's fine, thank you again.

We don't answer questions from other countries based on what is true in the US and we generally don't address "what if" questions.

The laws really are different from one country to the next and no one on this forum wants to provide a poster with incorrect information.

You can try out the links to Canadian legal forums.

My advice is to not worry now about what might happen. If it happens, worry then.

Good luck, tookien.

 

[tookien]

We don't answer questions from other countries based on what is true in the US and we generally don't address "what if" questions.

The laws really are different from one country to the next and no one on this forum wants to provide a poster with incorrect information.

You can try out the links to Canadian legal forums.

My advice is to not worry now about what might happen. If it happens, worry then.

Good luck, tookien.

Okay, I understand.

Thanks again and have a great week!

 

[quincy]

Okay, I understand.

Thanks again and have a great week!

You have a great week, as well, tookien. Be careful with your coffee.