Are verbal agreements binding in California?

Anonymous Jan 25, 2009 Small Business 3 views 2 answers

I agreed verbaly to a contract with the business owner about payment and hours. The owner sold half of her business and now my contract is under dispute.

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Okorie OkorochaDUI / DWI AttorneyStudio City, CA

Okorie OkorochaDUI / DWI AttorneyStudio City, CA · Jun 15, 2026

Verbal agreements generally are enforceable, but there are many intricacies that you would need to go over with an attorney.

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Keisha PerryContracts / Agreements LawyerAtlanta, GA

Keisha PerryContracts / Agreements LawyerAtlanta, GA · Jun 15, 2026

Yes, a verbal contract is enforceable as long as there is a meeting of the minds (mutual consent) and the following elements exist: Offer, acceptance and consideration. While a verbal contract is enforceable, they can be very difficult to prove without a written document.

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