Apni Law Staff asked 8 months ago
My family started building our house in January 2014, relying on an old friend who’s an engineer. We didn’t sign any contract, just a handshake agreement. But things went wrong – he’s delayed the work and inflated the bills. It’s been 18 months, only 70% is done, and we’ve stopped paying him. We’re now working with a new engineer. Can he sue us for cheating, even though we never had a written agreement?
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Apni Law Staff answered 8 months ago
Indian law generally requires a written contract for enforceable agreements related to construction. While a handshake agreement might hold some weight, its lack of specificity and the absence of clear terms regarding payment and completion can weaken your position. Therefore, your friend may have difficulty proving cheating, especially if you can demonstrate the delay and inflated bills.
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