A business broke our agreement
Business breached contract
When a business didn't do what it agreed to, show the promise, what you did on your side, and the money you lost as a result.
Common evidence
- Contract or written agreement
- Messages showing the terms
- Proof you did your part (payment, delivery)
- Records of the loss and how you calculated it
Potential next steps
- Identify the exact term that was broken.
- Calculate the loss you can support with records.
- Send a written demand describing the breach and the amount.
- Check any dispute-resolution clause in the contract.
Limitations to check
- Small-claims dollar limits, deadlines, and filing rules differ by state and court. Confirm them with your official court source.
- Some contracts require arbitration or another process first. Read your agreement before filing.
- Sueify provides general information and organization tools, not legal advice.
FAQs
Is a verbal agreement a contract?
Often it can be, but it's harder to prove. Gather any messages that confirm the terms.