Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Ohio

Re: contract advice

That depends. Just because an agreement is not in writing, that does not mean it is not a binding contract. Some contracts are required to be in writing in order to be binding, others are not. Also, if he performs on the contract with the expectation of being paid, you may be obligated to pay him even in the absence of a written contract.

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Re: contract advice

A contract doesn't need to be notarized. Even if you didn't sign it, the question is whether there was an agreement between the two of you. If you had an agreement and he lived up to his end of the bargain in reliance on that agreement, then he can and probably will come after you for the damages.

Re: contract advice

Contact an attorney. Contracts do not need to be notarized, but an agreement must be reached by both parties. If the other party did or acted in the way he said he would and then did the act as promised, you may be obligated to perform, or pay him. Contact an attorney to review the contract with you and then you will best be able to determine your obligations.