Ohalete sueing Portis

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

We don't really know what Iffy was entitled to since we don't know the precise wording of the contract and whether or not Portis' obligation to Ohalete existed after Iffy was cut. Ohh well, it's done.

[Monksdown]

Arent legal binding contracts supposed to have been drawn up by an attorney in the state they both resided in?

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Monksdown

Arent legal binding contracts supposed to have been drawn up by an attorney in the state they both resided in?

No, legal agreements are usually negotiated by two different attorneys. It is a conflict of interest to represent two different parties to a transaction. Moreover, the attorney need not be based out of a state the two parties reside in; the attorney should only be licensed to practice in the state in which the agreement can be enforced. In fact, you don't even need an attorney licensed anywhere to draw up an agreement - individuals with no legal experience do it all the time. I've drawn up a Living Will for a man living in New York State and I'm not even an attorney.

It's painful, but nice to have all of these legal questions arise - it's rare that I get a chance to discuss the law other than with people who know a lot about and can argue with me about my impressions/understanding of the law.

[PSUSkinsFan21]

Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

individuals with no legal experience do it all the time. I've drawn up a Living Will for a man living in New York State and I'm not even an attorney.

Careful now, don't go admitting to engaging in the authorized practice of law.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

We don't really know what Iffy was entitled to since we don't know the precise wording of the contract and whether or not Portis' obligation to Ohalete existed after Iffy was cut. Ohh well, it's done.

smoot presided over the thing and said that portis promised the money and nothing was ever said about ohalete staying on the team, so he thought portis owed the money.

Originally Posted by monksdown

Arent legal binding contracts supposed to have been drawn up by an attorney in the state they both resided in?

no, informal agreements are good enough in most cases (if they're written down and signed)... in this case i believe it was and smoot was also present (he observed the deal being made and its details, as well as seeing the two parties agree to it). Even if it wasn't written down, an objective witness would probably be enough for a court here.