Types of Business Litigation

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Common types of business litigation include breach of contract, shareholder disputes, and partnership disputes. Breach of contract suits are complaints concerning a party’s failure to fulfill their responsibilities under a business contract. Contracts exist for practically every aspect of a business, from employment to transactions for goods and services. The success of a business depends largely on the fulfillment of its contracts. Violations of the terms of any contract by a party can have negative consequences and warrant litigation to enforce the rules.

Shareholder disputes arise when a minority shareholder feels that majority shareholders or corporate officers have failed to act in their best interests. The minority shareholders may file a complaint regarding issues such as breach of shareholder agreement, embezzlement, unethical corporate action, or conflict of interest.

In partnership disputes, business partners may have different opinions on running a company. This difference may lead to partnership disputes. This type of litigation may also arise when a partner violates a partnership contract or engages in an activity that the other partner deems illegal.