Anthony S. asked
Can a verbal agreement have the same legal power as a written agreement, especially in cases where the terms were discussed and agreed upon over multiple phone conversations, and how can one protect themselves from potential disputes or changes in agreed terms?
June 24th, 2023
Shannon C. answered
A verbal agreement does not hold the same legal power as a written agreement. While verbal agreement...
June 24th, 2023
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