Helping You Resolve Breach Of Contract Issues
A breach of contract can disrupt business, cause losses and damage relationships. Whether involving services, vendors, employment or property, these disputes often require legal support. Understanding your rights and obligations under Texas law helps protect your interests. Acting quickly may improve your chance of recovery or resolution.
Since 1988, Gauntt Koen Binney & Kidd, LLP, has served Greater Dallas with personal service and proven legal experience. We are not a satellite office or large firm affiliate – we are a true local practice. Clients rely on our mix of big-firm resources and community-rooted values. That combination keeps individuals and businesses coming back when legal issues arise.
What Is Considered A Breach Of Contract In Texas?
A breach occurs when one party fails to meet the terms of a valid agreement. That failure must be significant enough to undermine the deal’s purpose. Common examples include missed deadlines, refusal to pay or failure to deliver. Under Chapter 16 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, the statute of limitations is four years.
What Are The Different Types Of Contract Breaches?
Texas law recognizes different breach types with varying consequences. These include:
- Material breach, which undermines the contract’s core purpose
- Minor breach, involving incomplete or late performance
- Anticipatory breach, when a party signals they will not perform
- Actual breach, where a party directly fails to perform
Understanding the breach type helps shape the legal response.
What Must Be Proven For Breach Of Contract?
To succeed in a breach claim, you must prove:
- A valid, enforceable contract
- That you performed or had a valid excuse not to
- That the other party breached the agreement
- That you suffered damages as a result
We help gather and present the evidence needed to meet these standards.
What Are My Rights When Other Party Breaches The Contract
Texas law provides remedies for contract breaches, including:
- Monetary damages for losses
- Restitution for benefits already provided
- Specific performance requiring fulfillment of terms
- Rescission, which cancels the agreement
We assess which remedy fits your case and business goals.
Our Houston office also handles breach of contract matters across southeast Texas.
Talk To A Texas Contract Attorney Today
You do not have to handle a breach of contract alone. Call Gauntt Koen Binney & Kidd, LLP, at Call or send an email to speak with a lawyer who can help protect your interests under Texas law.