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Originally Posted by TRF
Redsmetz, thanks for the info. I really need to start putting all my terms in writing. Oral agreements while binding in Texas are vague, especially when you think you have an understanding but rally don't.
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In a preceeding with the old Interstate Commerce Commission some years ago, I quoted Samuel Goldwyn who once said "An oral contract isn't worth the paper it is written on". Now, the truth is, as I understand it, that's not necessarily the case in the law (I'm not a lawyer), it's always best to put it in writing.
It's something I'm always advising clients with their transportation agreements. I've told several sales reps for trucking companies when they indicated they'd only use provisions in their Rules tariffs in extreme situations, I'd tell them then get rid of the item if they weren't going to use it (or exempt my clients from its provisions). In writing, is always best.
And I'd recommend, if you can afford it, to have a lawyer look over your terms and agreements.