Legal Question in Legal Ethics in California

When I lived in California, I left my company with a private written contract that I negotiated with them. After going back and forth with the company writing and rewriting the contract until I was satisfied, I asked for one more thing to be added to the contract in writing. I was told by the company that it wasn't necessary to put this last item in the contract because it was automatic. I asked them again to please add it to the written contract and again they told me it wasn't necessary and that what I was asking for was automatic and I was entitled to it. This was in November 1989. Now the company has changed their rules and I have been denied this item. Do they have to honor a verbal part of the contract?


Asked on 5/24/14, 4:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

It probably is too late, because it all depends upon when the company breached this oral agreement. The California statute of limitations on oral agreements runs two years from the date of the breach (i.e. when the company was supposed to do its part).

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Answered on 5/24/14, 4:48 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

This is not the appropriate category for this question. This category is for people who have questions regarding the laws and rules that govern the practice of licensed attorneys in the State of California. You should repost your question in the category for business law, or even employment law, as it will be seen by more attorneys who specialize in that area.

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Answered on 5/27/14, 8:14 am


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