Legal Question in Business Law in New York

Verbal Contract

A friend needed a new septic system @ his business. He got 3 estimates from $40-$50,000. A friend of his is in the business. He asked him to do the work. The plumber said- ''Do you know how much this will cost''. My friend answered ''yes''. There was no price ''actually'' discussed, and no contract. The plumber did the work, and gave my friend a bill for $88,000. Is my friend liable to pay this? Was there a verbal contract involved? The bill was clearly avove & beyong reasonable cost.

Thank you

Karen


Asked on 1/08/05, 2:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert R. Groezinger GroezingerLaw P.C.

Re: Verbal Contract

There is something called the Uniform Commercial Code thatwould apply.

See an attorney in your area to discuss this.

Good Luck.

RRG

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Answered on 1/08/05, 2:33 pm
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Verbal Contract

Obviously he didn't know what the septic tank would cost. While there was no contract created by what you describe he would be responsible for the reasonable value of the services provided and by the way it is possible dependingo nthe work done, that the value could exceed $50,000

Should you like to discuss this or any other legal matter, you can call my office to schedule an appointment for a consultation or in the alternative, I can be reached for on-phone low-cost legal consultation at 1-800-275-5336 x0233699.

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Answered on 1/10/05, 2:05 pm


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