Contractual setoff disputes arise when one party seeks to reduce a payment obligation by applying an amount allegedly owed by the opposing party. These disagreements often involve competing debts, unpaid balances, and questions about financial responsibility. In California civil litigation,…

Corporate dissolution can lead to disputes when shareholders, directors, or other interested parties disagree about how a corporation should wind down its affairs. These conflicts may involve corporate assets, outstanding obligations, ownership interests, and the decisions made during the dissolution…

Corporate bylaws establish rules for how a corporation operates and how important internal decisions are made. They may address matters such as shareholder meetings, director responsibilities, voting procedures, officer positions, and other aspects of corporate governance. Disputes can develop when…

Shareholder agreements can establish important rights and responsibilities among the owners of a corporation. These agreements may address voting, ownership transfers, management decisions, financial arrangements, and other aspects of the shareholders’ relationship. When a dispute develops, courts may examine the…

Transportation agreements can establish the terms under which a business transports goods, materials, or other property for another party. These agreements may address pickup and delivery obligations, pricing, schedules, handling requirements, and other responsibilities. When disputes arise, courts may examine…

Manufacturing agreements can establish the terms under which one business produces goods or components for another. These agreements may address product specifications, production quantities, pricing, delivery schedules, and other responsibilities. Disputes can arise when the parties disagree about whether products…

Contracts sometimes require one party to pay a fee when an agreement is canceled before its scheduled end. These provisions can appear in service agreements, commercial arrangements, and other contracts involving ongoing obligations. Disputes may arise over whether a cancellation…

Exclusivity clauses can limit a party’s ability to conduct certain business with others during a contractual relationship. These provisions may appear in agreements involving products, services, suppliers, distributors, and other commercial arrangements. Disputes can arise when one party believes the…

Service agreements establish the responsibilities of businesses or individuals providing services in exchange for payment or other consideration. Disputes can arise when one party believes the promised services were not performed as agreed. When a disagreement leads to litigation, courts…

Promissory notes are written agreements in which one party promises to pay a specified amount of money to another. Disputes can arise when payments are missed, the parties disagree about the amount owed, or questions develop concerning the terms or…