Close X

New York Construction Law Blog

2 kinds of contract breaches

Posted by Karl Silverberg | Mar 07, 2023 | 0 Comments

Any good business would know that, in order to keep operations smooth, there will be ample contracts with cooperative parties. A contract is a document that can ensure each party understands their legal obligations when providing goods or services. Without a well-defined contract, businesses may have their reputation damaged, so contracts are often specified with plenty of details.

Even though contracts are legally binding, many parties breach their contracts by not fulfilling their obligations, creating difficulties for businesses. A breached contract can put a damper on a business's obligation to clients and, like above, tarnish its name.

Each contract breach is unique, however, they may have similar classifications. The following are the two kinds of contract breaches you could suffer from:

Minor breach

Simply put, a minor breach happens when a product or service isn't provided by a designated due date. For example, a business makes an order for lumber from another business and it's agreed, written or orally, that it will arrive in a month. If the month rolls into two months without the shipment being made, then the business may have a minor breach on its hands.

Material breach

A material breach, however, happens when a business orders a product or service and is given something entirely different than what was agreed. For instance, a business requests oak wood for the construction of furniture. The shipment arrives on time, but the wood is birch and not oak, as previously requested. Thus, a material breach has occurred.

It's unfortunate when a business is placed in an awkward situation because another party breached its contract. To recover from your damages and losses, you may need to be aware of your legal rights.

About the Author

Karl Silverberg

Karl Silverberg Contact Me: (631) 778-6077 Email me Practice Areas: Construction Law Biography Prior to law school, Mr. Silverberg worked as a professional engineer, and has eight years of experience working as a structural engineer on public sector transportation projects. Mr. Silver...

Comments

There are no comments for this post. Be the first and Add your Comment below.

Leave a Comment

Arrange A Free Consultation Today

Call 631-904-0307 to schedule a free consultation

Contact Us Today

Silverberg P.C. is a law firm focused on serving the construction industry in the New York City and Long Island regions. Review Us