if a signature on a contract is incomplete, is the contract binding?
599774
I think it is treated as a signed contract butit is up to the courts to decide
293884
You pay what you negotiate.  Don't sign anything without negotiating or you are needlessly paying thousands of dollars.
1066037
Yes, it could be a binding contract, depending on what it says.  Any written document you sign can be legally interpreted to be a contract, and most are.  This is why you ALWAYS need to read the fine print an be sure you know what you are signing.  \n\nConsult a business lawyer in your community, or seek help from your local legal aid society if you cannot afford one.  It is very possible that the handyman does have a legitimate case against you if he/she turned down other paying work to honor their scheduling commitment to you, and now has lost income because of your cancellation.  Even for a small contract they can take you to small claims court, which will cost you a lot of time and energy to defend, so best to be open-minded and fair about reaching some kind of settlement with the handyman quickly.
372528
You're probably in violation of your end and the contract is terminated.  Most employment contracts are voided if one or the other party is convicted (or even arrested) of a felony offense.
453858
There's not a contract as in a signed one, but in this case there is a contract under the UCC.  This is especially true since both the parties are merchants who have a good deal of knowledge on the subject at hand, however since the merchant selling the books made a counter offer (the change in shipping price) the buyer must accept the counter offer for it to become binding.  ie If they don't wish to pay $6/bk for shipping they must not take the books, otherwise they are consenting to the counter-offer.
722852
Closings get delayed all of the time.  At least you know about it ahead of time.  Unless your contract says that it has to close by the 12th or it will be null & void it shouldn't be a problem.
311144
If nothing is in writing, then it's no big deal.  If there was a formal offer in writing, well, you have to talk with the other party and figure things out.
204610
There are legal aspects that depends on your state´s legislation.  However, breaking a contract as a consensus decision is a process that always involve a lawyer.
694333
It means it is not an offer.  If you sign it, it will not constitute an acceptance and it will not become a contract.
442311
I believe it depends on what is written in your contract.  I recommend asking a professional (i.e. attorney).
95502
Yea.. I'm pretty sure.. but have the contracts been signed? if so what does it say in the contracts.. you need to review that first.
84963
I don't know if you can change a contract once it's signed.  A contract is pretty much a legal document that prevents either of the parties changing the terms mid-stream.
731315
Yes, as long as it is within the first 72 hours of your signing.  The law stipulates that all contracts are governed by the 72 hour rule which applies to leases as well.  Hope this helps
254644
no.  Look at your contract, though. Look at all the documents you've signed.\n\nYou might show them to a lawyer.  Even if you signed some sort of exclusive agreement with them, you can get out of it.
1026167
It means that you are about to sign a contract of some sort.  It's like an agreement.
1121540
It would be absurd for anyone to offer a definitive answer for your situation without looking at the language written into your contract.\n\nTechnically, you offer a service, and the contract is for payment for services rendered.  The contract also states that services rendered would be provided under certain conditions and allowances.  (I assume this much from what you've indicated)  \n\nHowever, there is specific language which needs to be used in the contract- language which makes your agreement "legal" and language which covers any possible loopholes which may exist.\n\nAt the minimum, both parties need to be identified and referred to in the same manner throughout the entire document.  Dates and dollar amounts specified, and in some cases written out completely (no numbers, as numbers can get "misread" 1's and 7's sometimes look similar, dependant on handwriting or typeset)  All stipulations must be clearly indicated, and any signatures must be dated, and prefaced with something indicating all parts of the document were read, understood, and accepted as a contract for services rendered.\n\nIt's probably not worth the trouble to pursue this matter.  Have you truly lost a ton of money, or are you trying to get back at the parent?\n\nConsider the children.  If you think them as angels, do you want to put them through a possible court proceeding?
275479
No, it is not legally binding, since, as you state, it is not signed. That is an essential element to most legally binding contracts. I would seek, rather than legal recourse, help from the school's administration. If you believe the teacher has ungraded fairly and using an arbitrary, ad-hoc system, speak to the dean of faculty and/or students and any other office on campus that regulates teaching.