Bensenville Breach of Contract Attorneys

DuPage County Business Litigation Lawyers for Contract Disputes

There are a variety of situations where a business may need to resolve disputes with other people or companies. While some of these disputes may be resolved through negotiation or other methods, a business may need to pursue commercial litigation to protect its interests. Some of the most common types of disputes that require litigation involve claims that a party to a contract has failed to meet its legal obligations. In cases involving breach of contract, a business will need to work with a lawyer who understands the legal issues that affect contracts, the remedies available to address a breach, and the best ways to resolve these disputes effectively.

At Hunt & Subach, Ltd., we provide legal representation for businesses, helping them address multiple types of business law matters. If you need to take action to recover losses or address issues that have affected you because another party has not followed the terms of a contract, or if you need to respond to claims that you have committed a breach of contract, we can help you take the right steps to protect your interests. We will advise you on how the law applies in your case, and we will advocate for you in the courtroom, ensuring that you can reach a positive resolution to your disputes.

Remedies in Breach of Contract Cases

There are many different situations where one party may be accused of violating the terms of a contract, and another party may take legal action to address these issues. Most of the time, contract litigation will address a material breach of contract, which is a violation that affects the basis of the contractual agreement and defeats the purpose of the agreement between the parties. However, contract disputes may also involve a minor breach of contract in which a party violated certain terms while upholding other contractual obligations, or they may address an anticipatory breach in which one party notifies the other that they will be unable to meet all of their obligations under a contract.

In many cases, a party will seek to recover damages that occurred because of a breach of contract. Compensatory damages may address any losses that a party experienced because of another party's failure to follow the contract's terms. These may include losses that occurred as a direct result of a breach, such as a party's failure to pay for work that was performed by the other party, as well as losses indirectly caused by a breach, such as a loss of business because of the failure to deliver and install equipment by a certain date. A contract may also specify that liquidated damages will be paid if a party fails to meet their obligations, or a party may ask that the court award punitive damages because the other party committed fraud or acted in a way that was intended to cause financial harm.

During litigation, a party may also ask the court to order specific performance to address a breach of contract. In these cases, the court will require a party to meet certain requirements, such as providing work as described in a contract or delivering products that have been paid for. These types of orders will generally only be made if a party is capable of meeting their obligations, and monetary damages may also be awarded.

Contact Our Bensenville Contract Dispute Lawyers

If you have encountered a legal dispute involving a breach of contract, you will want to make sure you are taking the correct actions to protect your business's interests and minimize your financial losses. Our firm can advise you on how to best resolve these disputes, and we can provide you with strong legal representation when addressing these matters inside or outside the courtroom. Contact us by calling 630-860-7800 to schedule your free consultation. We represent clients in breach of contract cases and business litigation in Naperville, Geneva, Downers Grove, Bensenville, DuPage County, Kane County, St. Charles, and Wheaton.