How can I challenge inaccurate information in a contract clause?
July 13, 2023 | 50,00 EUR | answered by Simon Büchner
Dear lawyer,
I am reaching out to you as I urgently need advice regarding a contract clause that contains incorrect information. My name is Albrecht Zimmermann and I recently entered into a contract with a company. Upon careful review, I noticed that there is incorrect information in a clause of the contract that is of great importance to me.
The situation is as follows: I have entered into a service contract with the company, in which a specific service was agreed upon at a set price. However, a clause in the contract contains incorrect information regarding the agreed compensation. This incorrect information could greatly disadvantage me financially and significantly impact my financial situation.
My concerns lie in not knowing how to address this incorrect information and what legal options are available to me. I fear that the company may use the incorrect clause to their advantage, resulting in financial harm to me.
Therefore, my question to you is: How can I address incorrect information in a contract clause? What legal steps can I take to protect my interests and correct the incorrect information in the contract? I kindly ask for your professional advice and support in this matter.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Albrecht Zimmermann
Dear Mr. Zimmermann,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the incorrect information in a contract clause. It is understandable that you are concerned, as this incorrect information could significantly impact your financial situation. In such cases, it is important to act quickly and decisively to protect your interests.
First and foremost, it is important to determine whether the incorrect information in the contract clause actually constitutes a violation of applicable law. For example, if the incorrect information violates the transparency requirement, this could be a point of attack to challenge the clause. It is advisable to seek advice from an experienced lawyer to carefully examine the legal options available.
There are generally several options for addressing the incorrect contract clause. One option would be to first inform the contracting party in writing about the error and request a correction of the clause. If the contracting party is not willing to correct the incorrect information, you could seek a mutual amendment to the contract or consider legal action.
Depending on the situation, you might consider a contract rescission due to fraudulent misrepresentation or mistake. However, it is important to rely on sound legal advice and support to effectively enforce your interests. A lawyer can support you in developing the best course of action and successfully defending your rights.
Therefore, I strongly recommend that you promptly consult with a civil law attorney to discuss your situation and plan the next steps. This is the only way to ensure that your interests are adequately represented and that you can achieve a fair resolution regarding the incorrect contract clause.
I hope that my response was helpful to you and I am happy to assist you with any further questions.
Sincerely,
Simon Büchner, Attorney at Law
