verbal contract

[majic]

Does anyone know if the verbal contract law applies in Scotland? please and thank you

[router]

Only if the other person has gentlemanly qualities. other than that there is no contract.

[maverick]

Yes the verbal contract law applies in Scotland, although it can be very difficult to prove in court.

[majic]

Bum.........

[Stefan]

If you have a witness then it's much easier to prove, but Scots law does recognize verbal contracts, called "handshake contract", although no handshake is actually required.

[majic]

getting better

[Chillie]

If you have a witness then it's much easier to prove, but Scots law does recognize verbal contracts, called "handshake contract", although no handshake is actually required.

I take it you took a degree in Scot's Law whilst you lived in England.

[porshiepoo]

As far as I know it, Scot's Law recognizes any agreement whereby an offer was made and the offer accepted. It does not matter if this was verbal or written although obviously the onus will be on you to prove that what you say is true and accurate. A witness could help otherwise it could be difficult to prove or for a court to come to a decision in your favour.
Get a free half hour with a solicitor (assuming you can up here) failing that speak to your local CAB and get advice.

[Stefan]

I take it you took a degree in Scot's Law whilst you lived in England.

Nope, but I have eyes and can read

[Chillie]

As far as I know it, Scot's Law recognizes any agreement whereby an offer was made and the offer accepted. It does not matter if this was verbal or written although obviously the onus will be on you to prove that what you say is true and accurate. A witness could help otherwise it could be difficult to prove or for a court to come to a decision in your favour.
Get a free half hour with a solicitor (assuming you can up here) failing that speak to your local CAB and get advice.

Well,Well another Rumpole again trained south of the border.!!

[Metalattakk]

I take it you took a degree in Scot's Law whilst you lived in England.

Well,Well another Rumpole again trained south of the border.!!

To be honest, the burden is on you to prove them wrong. Come on then, step up to the plate - let's see what you're made of.

Put up or shut up.

[ywindythesecond]

As far as I know it, Scot's Law recognizes any agreement whereby an offer was made and the offer accepted. It does not matter if this was verbal or written although obviously the onus will be on you to prove that what you say is true and accurate. A witness could help otherwise it could be difficult to prove or for a court to come to a decision in your favour.
Get a free half hour with a solicitor (assuming you can up here) failing that speak to your local CAB and get advice.

This is exactly my understanding from the Glasgow College of Building, First Year IQS Course, Contract, 1964. I don't think it has changed since then.