{"id":417,"date":"2026-10-19T07:54:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T07:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/?page_id=417"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:48:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:48:41","slug":"contract-breach-remedies-florida-business-owners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/contract-breach-remedies-florida-business-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"Contract Breach Remedies for Florida Business Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-416\" alt=\"Desk in a small business office covered with invoices, breach-of-contract notices, and emails beside an open legal folder of dispute documents.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-in-a-small-business-office-covered-with-invoices-breach-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-in-a-small-business-office-covered-with-invoices-breach-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-in-a-small-business-office-covered-with-invoices-breach-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-in-a-small-business-office-covered-with-invoices-breach-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-in-a-small-business-office-covered-with-invoices-breach-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-in-a-small-business-office-covered-with-invoices-breach-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Contract Breach Remedies for Florida Business Owners<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">When a vendor, partner or client stops performing, KEW Legal helps Miami-Dade and South Florida business owners review the contract, assess their options and decide on the next step. Kristina E. Wilson leads the business law practice, with support from our team.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">KEW Legal at a Glance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">First consultation, confidential and with no obligation to continue<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">2<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Business Law<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Practice focused on Florida business and commercial matters<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>When a vendor or business partner breaks a contract, the usual path has five steps. Read the contract, send written notice, give the other side a chance to fix the problem, try to settle through talks or mediation, and then arbitrate or sue. Florida law sets rules and deadlines at each step, so the order and timing matter.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains those contract breach remedies for Florida business owners. It is general information. KEW Legal is a business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. We serve business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.<\/p>\n<h2>What counts as a breach of contract?<\/h2>\n<p>In a contract dispute, the written terms of the agreement and the reasons a party gives for not performing are often central questions. A breach can be late payment, a missed delivery, poor work, or a partner who takes money the contract does not allow.<\/p>\n<p>Not every problem is a breach. Some contracts give a party a right to end the deal or withhold payment. The exact words in the contract decide that question.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a vendor or business partner has stopped following your agreement, you don&#x27;t have to work out your options alone. Talk with KEW Legal about your contract. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/stacked-business-documents-and-papers-resting-on-a-desk-illu-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Stack of papers and documents on a desk, illustrating contract paperwork for Florida business owners.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Step one: read the contract before you act<\/h2>\n<p>The contract is the starting point for every remedy. Look for the clauses that control what happens next.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Notice clause.<\/strong> It may say how and where to send a breach notice, such as by certified mail or to a specific address.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cure clause.<\/strong> It may give the other side a set number of days to fix the problem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dispute clause.<\/strong> It may require mediation or arbitration before a lawsuit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fee clause.<\/strong> It may say who pays attorney&#8217;s fees if a dispute goes to court.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limitation clause.<\/strong> It may try to set a short deadline for suing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A common mistake is to rely on a short deadline written into the contract. Florida law voids that kind of clause. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.03.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.03<\/a>, a contract provision that sets a shorter period than the statute of limitations for actions from that contract is void. Do not assume a short clause ends your right to sue.<\/p>\n<h2>Step two: send written notice of the breach<\/h2>\n<p>Written notice creates a clear record of the problem. It also shows the other side exactly what you say they did wrong. Send it in the way the contract requires, and keep proof of delivery.<\/p>\n<p>For sales of goods, the law sets a firm rule on timing. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.607.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.607<\/a>, when a buyer has accepted goods, the buyer must notify the seller of the breach within a reasonable time after discovering it or when it should have been discovered, or the buyer is barred from any remedy.<\/p>\n<p>This rule matters most for defective equipment, inventory, or supplies. Accepting the goods does not end your claim. But it does start a clock. The statute also says the buyer carries the burden to prove any breach in goods already accepted.<\/p>\n<h2>Step three: give the other side a chance to cure<\/h2>\n<p>Many contracts give the other side a period to fix the problem. This is often called a cure period. Follow the cure period in the contract exactly. A notice that skips it can weaken your position.<\/p>\n<p>Your demand should be specific. Say what the contract requires, what is missing, and what fix you want. Set a clear date for the fix. Keep the tone factual, not angry. A calm letter is easier to show a judge or arbitrator later.<\/p>\n<h2>Step four: try talks or mediation<\/h2>\n<p>Many business disputes settle before a court date. Talks can be direct, through lawyers, or through a neutral mediator. Mediation can save time and cost, and it lets both sides keep control of the outcome.<\/p>\n<p>If the contract requires mediation first, you must follow that step before you file a case. Skipping a required step can give the other side a reason to ask the court to pause or dismiss your claim.<\/p>\n<h2>Deadlines: how long you have to sue<\/h2>\n<p>The time limit for a lawsuit depends on the type of claim and whether the agreement is written. Florida&#8217;s limitations statute, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>, lists a legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability not founded on a written instrument among the actions it covers, including an action for the sale and delivery of goods, wares, and merchandise, and on store accounts. The same statute also lists claims founded on fraud and on negligence, each with its own time limit.<\/p>\n<p>Because the periods differ, identify the type of claim early. Waiting while you talk through a dispute can use up time you need. Do not let negotiations run without tracking the deadline.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Sales of goods and written terms<\/h2>\n<p>Whether an agreement for goods must be in writing depends on its specific terms and circumstances, and the applicable rules include exceptions.<\/p>\n<p>Between merchants, a written confirmation can satisfy the writing rule. If you receive a confirmation of an order you did not agree to, respond in writing right away.<\/p>\n<h2>Arbitration clauses: what they do<\/h2>\n<p>An arbitration clause sends disputes to a private decision-maker instead of a judge. Florida enforces these clauses. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.02<\/a>, an agreement in a record to arbitrate existing or future disputes is valid, enforceable and irrevocable, except on a ground that exists at law or in equity for revoking a contract.<\/p>\n<p>The court decides whether an agreement to arbitrate exists. An arbitrator decides certain other questions, such as whether a condition before arbitration has been met.<\/p>\n<p>If the other side disputes whether an agreement to arbitrate exists, the court decides that question under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.02<\/a>. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.03.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.03<\/a>, a party that shows an agreement to arbitrate and a refusal can ask the court to order arbitration. If the other side opposes, the court decides the issue quickly. Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.03 reads: &#8220;(b) If the refusing party opposes the motion, the court shall proceed summarily to decide the issue and order the parties to arbitrate unless it finds that there is no enforceable agreement to arbitrate.&#8221; The court may not refuse to order arbitration because the claim lacks merit. If the court orders arbitration, it generally pauses the court case on the same claim.<\/p>\n<p>This means an arbitration clause is more than a formality. Read it closely before you file anything in court.<\/p>\n<h2>Attorney&#8217;s fees and sanctions<\/h2>\n<p>Who pays legal fees can change the value of a dispute. Florida&#8217;s fee rules depend on the contract and the conduct of the parties.<\/p>\n<p>Check the facts behind every claim before you file it. How a fee rule applies depends on the facts of your case.<\/p>\n<h2>Offers of judgment: a 30-day clock<\/h2>\n<p>In a civil case for damages, a formal offer can change the fee picture. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.79.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.79<\/a>, a defendant&#8217;s offer of judgment that the plaintiff does not accept within 30 days can shift reasonable costs and attorney&#8217;s fees to the plaintiff. This applies if the judgment is one of no liability or the plaintiff&#8217;s judgment is at least 25 percent less than the offer.<\/p>\n<p>The same rule works the other way. A plaintiff&#8217;s demand for judgment that the defendant does not accept within 30 days can shift fees to the defendant if the plaintiff&#8217;s judgment is at least 25 percent greater than the demand. An offer can be withdrawn in writing before a written acceptance is filed. Once withdrawn, it is void.<\/p>\n<p>Read every offer carefully and note the 30-day period. Missing it can cost money.<\/p>\n<h2>Judgment interest<\/h2>\n<p>If a court awards money, interest may apply. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0687\/Sections\/0687.01.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 687.01<\/a>, where interest accrues without a special contract for the rate, the rate is the rate provided for in s. 55.03. Under that section, the Chief Financial Officer sets the rate each quarter.<\/p>\n<p>A written contract or obligation can set its own interest rate. Check the contract for that language before you assume the statutory rate applies.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a vendor or business partner has stopped following your agreement, you don&#x27;t have to work out your options alone. Talk with KEW Legal about your contract. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Protecting a claim when assets may move<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes a party starts moving money or property out of reach while a dispute is pending. Florida law addresses some of those transfers.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0726\/Sections\/0726.106.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 726.106<\/a>, a transfer by a debtor is fraudulent as to an earlier creditor if the debtor made it without reasonably equivalent value while insolvent, or if the transfer made the debtor insolvent. A transfer made to an insider for an antecedent debt is also fraudulent as to an earlier creditor if the debtor was insolvent at that time and the insider had reasonable cause to believe that the debtor was insolvent.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0726\/Sections\/0726.108.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 726.108<\/a>, a creditor may seek avoidance of the transfer to the extent needed to satisfy its claim. A creditor may also seek an injunction against further transfer of the asset, or the appointment of a receiver. If you suspect a counterparty is moving assets, act quickly.<\/p>\n<h2>Partnership disputes<\/h2>\n<p>Partner disputes add another layer. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8103.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8103<\/a>, the partnership agreement controls how partners deal with one another and with the partnership, except for the matters subsection (2) says the agreement may not change, and Florida&#8217;s partnership act applies to the extent the agreement does not otherwise provide. A partnership agreement, if you have one, often controls how partners share profits, decisions, and exits.<\/p>\n<p>Check the partnership agreement for the same items listed above: notice, cure, dispute resolution, and fees. Many partnership agreements also include buy-sell terms or exit rules. Those clauses can set steps that must be followed before any lawsuit.<\/p>\n<h2>Common mistakes business owners make<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Waiting too long.<\/strong> Time limits run while talks continue. Track the deadline from the start.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relying only on a verbal promise.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Skipping the notice clause.<\/strong> A notice sent to the wrong address or by the wrong method can be challenged.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ignoring a confirmation email.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accepting defective goods without notifying the seller.<\/strong> The notice rule in \u00a7 672.607 can bar a remedy if you do not notify the seller of the breach within a reasonable time after you discover it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Going to court when the contract requires arbitration.<\/strong> This can delay the case and add cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ignoring an offer of judgment.<\/strong> The 30-day window can shift fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Vendor disputes and partner disputes<\/h2>\n<p>Vendor disputes usually turn on the sale terms, delivery dates, and whether goods met the contract. Partner disputes often turn on the operating agreement, capital contributions, and decision-making rights. Both types can end in arbitration or court.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, the first steps are the same. Read the contract, send clear written notice, follow the cure and dispute steps, and track every deadline.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I do first when a vendor breaks a contract?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read the contract and note the notice, cure, and dispute clauses. Then send a written notice that describes the breach clearly.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to sue for breach of contract in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida&#8217;s limitations statute sets separate periods for written and unwritten contracts. Identify the type of claim early so you know which period applies.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a contract shorten the time to sue?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Under Florida law, a contract clause that sets a shorter period than the statute of limitations is void.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Must I give notice before I sue for defective goods?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, for goods you have accepted. You must notify the seller within a reasonable time after you discover, or should have discovered, the breach, or you can be barred from a remedy.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a court force arbitration?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A court can order arbitration when a party shows a valid arbitration agreement and the other side refuses. The court cannot refuse because the claim lacks merit.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hands-signing-a-contract-on-a-desk-beside-pens-and-office-su-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Hands signing a contract on a desk beside pens and office supplies.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk with KEW Legal about your contract<\/h2>\n<p>If a vendor, client, or business partner has stopped meeting your agreement, you do not have to sort through the steps alone. KEW Legal focuses on business law for owners and investors in Coral Gables, Sunny Isles Beach, and across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Kristina E. Wilson is the lawyer responsible for this page.<\/p>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue. You can call 305-990-2300, <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send a message through our contact page<\/a>, or reach out with your questions about the contract in front of you.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How KEW Legal Approaches a Breach of Contract<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contract review first<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We read the full agreement, including notice, cure, dispute resolution and remedy clauses, before recommending a course of action.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear written communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help you prepare a written notice that accurately describes the breach and what is needed to resolve it.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside general counsel perspective<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise business owners on the whole relationship, not just the dispute, so decisions fit your operations and long-term plans.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidential, no-obligation start<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Protect Your Position Early<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you respond to a breach, avoid informal admissions, do not withhold or change performance without reviewing the contract, and preserve emails, invoices and other records. Speak with counsel before you make a demand or stop paying.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Paths to Resolving a Contract Breach<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Negotiated resolution<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many disputes are resolved through a documented negotiation, including a cure plan, payment arrangement or amended terms.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Formal notice and demand<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A carefully drafted notice can clarify the issue, put the other party on record and create leverage for a settlement.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mediation or arbitration<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the contract requires or allows an alternative dispute process, we review how it works and prepare your position.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Litigation in court<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When other options do not resolve the matter, we evaluate whether a lawsuit is appropriate and what remedies the contract and Florida law may support.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With KEW Legal About Your Contract Dispute<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation or Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation or Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breach of contract with a vendor or partner? Learn the Florida steps: written notice, cure, talks or mediation, then arbitration or suit. From KEW Legal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"chg_review":"{\"v\": 1, \"checked_at\": \"2026-10-13T16:49:33+00:00\", \"checked\": true, \"jurisdiction\": \"Florida\", \"claims\": [{\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. 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Stat. \u00a7 44.102, a court must refer most filed civil actions for money damages to mediation when one party asks.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\", \"also\": [{\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102\", \"heading\": \"Court-ordered mediation.\", \"support\": \"The action is filed for the purpose of collecting a debt.\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 (a) Must, upon request of one party, refer to mediation any filed civil action for monetary damages, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs of the mediation or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, unless: 1. The action is a landlord and tenant dispute that does not include a claim for personal injury. 2. The action is filed for the purpose of collecting a debt. 3. The action is a claim of medical malpractice. 4. The action is governed by the Florida Small Claims Rules. 5. The court determines that the action is proper for referral to nonbinding arbitration under this chapter. 6. The parties have agreed to binding arbitration. 7. The parties have agreed to an expedited trial pursuant to s. 45.075. 8. \u2026\"}], \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102\", \"heading\": \"Court-ordered mediation.\", \"support\": \"The action is a landlord and tenant dispute that does not include a claim for personal injury.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 (2) A court, under rules adopted by the Supreme Court: (a) Must, upon request of one party, refer to mediation any filed civil action for monetary damages, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs of the mediation or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, unless: 1. The action is a landlord and tenant dispute that does not include a claim for personal injury. 2. The action is filed for the purpose of collecting a debt. 3. The action is a claim of medical malpractice. 4. The action is governed by the Florida Small Claims Rules. 5. The court determines that the action is proper for referral to nonbinding arbitration under this chapter. 6. The parties have agreed to binding arbitration. 7. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"Certain exceptions apply, including landlord and tenant disputes without a personal injury claim and actions filed to collect a debt.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.02\", \"heading\": \"Arbitration agreements made valid, irrevocable, and enforceable; scope.\", \"support\": \"is valid, enforceable, and irrevocable except upon a ground that exists at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"(1) An agreement contained in a record to submit to arbitration any existing or subsequent controversy arising between the parties to the agreement is valid, enforceable, and irrevocable except upon a ground that exists at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract. (2) The court shall decide whether an agreement to arbitrate exists or a controversy is subject to an agreement to arbitrate. (3) An arbitrator shall decide whether a condition precedent to arbitrability has been fulfilled and whether a contract containing a valid agreement to arbitrate is enforceable. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"Florida law generally enforces written arbitration agreements.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. 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Stat. \u00a7 682.02, an agreement in a record to arbitrate existing or future disputes is valid and enforceable, except on grounds that exist for revoking any contract.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/9\/2\", \"cite\": \"9 U.S.C. \u00a7 2\", \"heading\": \"Validity, irrevocability, and enforcement of agreements to arbitrate\", \"support\": \"shall be valid, irrevocable, and enforceable, save upon such grounds as exist at law or in equity for the revocation of any contract\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"A written provision in any maritime transaction or a contract evidencing a transaction involving commerce to settle by arbitration a controversy thereafter arising out of such contract or transaction, or the refusal to perform the whole or any part thereof, or an agreement in writing to submit to arbitration an existing controversy arising out of such a contract, transaction, or refusal, shall be valid, irrevocable, and enforceable, save upon such grounds as exist at law or in equity for the revocation of any contract or as otherwise provided in chapter 4. (July 30, 1947, ch. 392, 61 Stat. 670; Pub. L. 117\u201390, \u00a7 2(b)(1)(A), Mar. 3, 2022, 136 Stat. 27.)\", \"sentence\": \"Federal law sets a similar rule for contracts involving interstate commerce.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.02\", \"heading\": \"Arbitration agreements made valid, irrevocable, and enforceable; scope.\", \"support\": \"The court shall decide whether an agreement to arbitrate exists or a controversy is subject to an agreement to arbitrate.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 (2) The court shall decide whether an agreement to arbitrate exists or a controversy is subject to an agreement to arbitrate. (3) An arbitrator shall decide whether a condition precedent to arbitrability has been fulfilled and whether a contract containing a valid agreement to arbitrate is enforceable. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"Under \u00a7 682.02, a court decides whether an arbitration agreement exists and whether a dispute falls within it.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.03.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.03\", \"heading\": \"Proceedings to compel and to stay arbitration.\", \"support\": \"The court may not refuse to order arbitration because the claim subject to arbitration lacks merit or grounds for the claim have not been established.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 If the court finds that there is an enforceable agreement to arbitrate, it shall order the parties to arbitrate. (3) If the court finds that there is no enforceable agreement to arbitrate, it may not order the parties to arbitrate pursuant to subsection (1) or subsection (2). (4) The court may not refuse to order arbitration because the claim subject to arbitration lacks merit or grounds for the claim have not been established. (5) If a proceeding involving a claim referable to arbitration under an alleged agreement to arbitrate is pending in court, a motion under this section must be made in that court. Otherwise, a motion under this section may be made in any court as provided in s. 682.19. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.03, a court may not refuse to order arbitration because the claim lacks merit.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11\", \"heading\": \"Limitations other than for the recovery of real property.\", \"support\": \"(k) An action to rescind a contract.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 \u2026 (f) An action for trespass on real property. \u2026 (i) A legal or equitable action founded on fraud. (j) A legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability not founded on a written instrument, including an action for the sale and delivery of goods, wares, and merchandise, and on store accounts. (k) An action to rescind a contract. \u2026 (o) Any action not specifically provided for in these statutes. (p) An action alleging a violation, other than a willful violation, of s. 448.110. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"**Rescission and restitution.** When a contract is void or has failed in a major way, a claim may seek to undo the deal.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0057\/Sections\/0057.105.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 57.105\", \"heading\": \"Attorney\u2019s fee; sanctions for raising unsupported claims or defenses; exceptions; service of motions; damages for delay of litigation.\", \"support\": \"If a contract contains a provision allowing attorney\u2019s fees to a party when he or she is required to take any action to enforce the contract, the court may also allow reasonable attorney\u2019s fees to the other party when that party prevails in any action, whether as plaintiff or defendant, with respect to the contract.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 (6) The provisions of this section are supplemental to other sanctions or remedies available under law or under court rules. (7) If a contract contains a provision allowing attorney\u2019s fees to a party when he or she is required to take any action to enforce the contract, the court may also allow reasonable attorney\u2019s fees to the other party when that party prevails in any action, whether as plaintiff or defendant, with respect to the contract. This subsection applies to any contract entered into on or after October 1, 1988. (8) Attorney fees may not be awarded under this section in proceedings for an injunction for protection pursuant to s. 741.30, s. 784.046, or s. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"**Attorney fees.** Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 57.105, a contract that lets a party recover fees for enforcing it can let the court award fees to the other side when that side prevails.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0057\/Sections\/0057.105.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 57.105\", \"heading\": \"Attorney\u2019s fee; sanctions for raising unsupported claims or defenses; exceptions; service of motions; damages for delay of litigation.\", \"support\": \"(a) Was not supported by the material facts necessary to establish the claim or defense; or (b) Would not be supported by the application of then-existing law to those material facts.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 (a) Was not supported by the material facts necessary to establish the claim or defense; or (b) Would not be supported by the application of then-existing law to those material facts. (2) At any time in any civil proceeding or action in which the moving party proves by a preponderance of the evidence that any action taken by the opposing party, including, but not limited to, the filing of any pleading or part thereof, the assertion of or response to any discovery demand, the assertion o \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"The same statute lets a court award fees against a party whose claim lacked material facts or legal support.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.607.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.607\", \"heading\": \"Effect of acceptance; notice of breach; burden of establishing breach after acceptance; notice of claim or litigation to person answerable over.\", \"support\": \"The buyer must within a reasonable time after he or she discovers or should have discovered any breach notify the seller of breach or be barred from any remedy\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 (3) Where a tender has been accepted: (a) The buyer must within a reasonable time after he or she discovers or should have discovered any breach notify the seller of breach or be barred from any remedy; and (b) If the claim is one for infringement or the like (s. 672.312(3)) and the buyer is sued as a result of such a breach he or she must so notify the seller within a reasonable time after he or she receives notice of the litigation or be barred from any remedy over for liability established by the litigation. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"For accepted goods, Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.607 says a buyer must notify the seller of a breach within a reasonable time after discovering it, or be barred from any remedy.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11\", \"heading\": \"Limitations other than for the recovery of real property.\", \"support\": \"(b) A legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability founded on a written instrument\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 (1) WITHIN TWENTY YEARS.\u2014An action on a judgment or decree of a court of record in this state. (2) WITHIN FIVE YEARS.\u2014 (a) An action on a judgment or decree of any court, not of record, of this state or any court of the United States, any other state or territory in the United States, or a foreign country. (b) A legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability founded on a written instrument, except for an action to enforce a claim against a payment bond, which shall be governed by the applicable provisions of paragraph (6)(e), s. 255.05(10), s. 337.18(1), or s. 713.23(1)(e), and except for an action for a deficiency judgment governed by paragraph (6)(g). \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"In Florida, a written contract claim generally must be filed within five years.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11\", \"heading\": \"Limitations other than for the recovery of real property.\", \"support\": \"(j) A legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability not founded on a written instrument\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 \u2026 (d) An action for injury to a person founded on the design, manufacture, distribution, or sale of personal property that is not permanently incorporated in an improvement to real property, including fixtures. \u2026 (h) An action to recover specific personal property. (i) A legal or equitable action founded on fraud. (j) A legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability not founded on a written instrument, including an action for the sale and delivery of goods, wares, and merchandise, and on store accounts. \u2026 (o) Any action not specifically provided for in these statutes. (p) An action alleging a violation, other than a willful violation, of s. 448.110. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"An oral or unwritten contract claim generally must be filed within four years.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11\", \"heading\": \"Limitations other than for the recovery of real property.\", \"support\": \"Actions other than for recovery of real property shall be commenced as follows:\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"Actions other than for recovery of real property shall be commenced as follows: (1) WITHIN TWENTY YEARS.\u2014An action on a judgment or decree of a court of record in this state. (2) WITHIN FIVE YEARS.\u2014 (a) An action on a judgment or decree of any court, not of record, of this state or any court of the United States, any other state or territory in the United States, or a foreign country. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11, those are the general limits for these actions.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.031.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.031\", \"heading\": \"Computation of time.\", \"support\": \"A cause of action accrues when the last element constituting the cause of action occurs.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 95.051 and elsewhere in these statutes, the time within which an action shall be begun under any statute of limitations runs from the time the cause of action accrues. (1) A cause of action accrues when the last element constituting the cause of action occurs. For the purposes of this chapter, the last element constituting a cause of action on an obligation or liability founded on a negotiable or nonnegotiable note payable on demand or after date with no specific maturity date specified in the note, and the last element constituting a cause of action against any endorser, guarantor, or other person secondaril \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"The clock starts when the last element of the claim occurs.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.031.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.031\", \"heading\": \"Computation of time.\", \"support\": \"A cause of action accrues when the last element constituting the cause of action occurs.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 95.051 and elsewhere in these statutes, the time within which an action shall be begun under any statute of limitations runs from the time the cause of action accrues. (1) A cause of action accrues when the last element constituting the cause of action occurs. For the purposes of this chapter, the last element constituting a cause of action on an obligation or liability founded on a negotiable or nonnegotiable note payable on demand or after date with no specific maturity date specified in the note, and the last element constituting a cause of action against any endorser, guarantor, or other person secondaril \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.031, a cause of action accrues at that point.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11\", \"heading\": \"Limitations other than for the recovery of real property.\", \"support\": \"provided that the period of limitations shall run from the time the cause of action is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 (5) WITHIN TWO YEARS.\u2014 (a) An action founded on negligence. (b) An action for professional malpractice, other than medical malpractice, whether founded on contract or tort; provided that the period of limitations shall run from the time the cause of action is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence. However, the limitation of actions herein for professional malpractice shall be limited to persons in privity with the professional. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"The date of the breach is not always the start date.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.03.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.03\", \"heading\": \"Contracts shortening time.\", \"support\": \"Any provision in a contract fixing the period of time within which an action arising out of the contract may be begun at a time less than that provided by the applicable statute of limitations is void.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"Any provision in a contract fixing the period of time within which an action arising out of the contract may be begun at a time less than that provided by the applicable statute of limitations is void. History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 6465, 1913; RGS 2931; CGL 4651; s. 2, ch. 74-382.\", \"sentence\": \"Contract terms cannot cut these periods short.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.03.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.03\", \"heading\": \"Contracts shortening time.\", \"support\": \"Any provision in a contract fixing the period of time within which an action arising out of the contract may be begun at a time less than that provided by the applicable statute of limitations is void.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"Any provision in a contract fixing the period of time within which an action arising out of the contract may be begun at a time less than that provided by the applicable statute of limitations is void. History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 6465, 1913; RGS 2931; CGL 4651; s. 2, ch. 74-382.\", \"sentence\": \"Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.03, a contract provision that sets a shorter period to sue than the statute allows is void.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0105.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0105\", \"heading\": \"Operating agreement; scope, function, and limitations.\", \"support\": \"(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (3) and (4), the operating agreement governs the following: (a) Relations among the members as members and between the members and the limited liability company.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (3) and (4), the operating agreement governs the following: (a) Relations among the members as members and between the members and the limited liability company. (b) The rights and duties under this chapter of a person in the capacity of manager. (c) The activities and affairs of the company and the conduct of those activities and affairs. (d) The means and conditions for amending the operating agreement. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0105, an operating agreement governs relations among members and between members and the company, within limits.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0105.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0105\", \"heading\": \"Operating agreement; scope, function, and limitations.\", \"support\": \"(g) Relieve or exonerate a person from liability for conduct involving bad faith, willful or intentional misconduct, or a knowing violation of law.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 605.04091, except as otherwise provided in subsection (4). (f) Eliminate the obligation of good faith and fair dealing under s. 605.04091, but the operating agreement may prescribe the standards by which the performance of the obligation is to be measured if the standards are not manifestly unreasonable. (g) Relieve or exonerate a person from liability for conduct involving bad faith, willful or intentional misconduct, or a knowing violation of law. (h) Unreasonably restrict the duties and rights stated in s. 605.0410, but the operating agreement may impose reasonable restrictions on the availability and use of information obtained under that section and may define appropriate remedies, including liquidated damages, for a breach of a reasonable restriction on use. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"It cannot relieve a person of liability for bad faith, willful misconduct, or a knowing violation of law.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0702.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0702\", \"heading\": \"Grounds for judicial dissolution.\", \"support\": \"then such deadlock sale provision applies to the resolution of such deadlock\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 tivities and affairs, the members are unable to break the deadlock, and irreparable injury to the limited liability company is threatened or being suffered, if the operating agreement contains a deadlock sale provision that has been initiated before the time that the court determines that the grounds for judicial dissolution exist under subparagraph (1)(b)5., then such deadlock sale provision applies to the resolution of such deadlock instead of the court entering an order of judicial dissolution or an order directing the purchase of petitioner\u2019s interest under s. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0702, a deadlock sale provision in an operating agreement may resolve a deadlock.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0702.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0702\", \"heading\": \"Grounds for judicial dissolution.\", \"support\": \"a deadlock sale provision that has been initiated before the time that the court determines that the grounds for judicial dissolution exist under subparagraph (1)(b)5.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 gers or the members of the limited liability company are deadlocked in the management of the limited liability company\u2019s activities and affairs, the members are unable to break the deadlock, and irreparable injury to the limited liability company is threatened or being suffered, if the operating agreement contains a deadlock sale provision that has been initiated before the time that the court determines that the grounds for judicial dissolution exist under subparagraph (1)(b)5., then such deadlock sale provision applies to the resolution of such deadlock instead of the court entering an order of judicial dissolution or an order directing the purchase of petitioner\u2019s interest under s. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"That applies if the provision was initiated before a court determines that dissolution grounds exist.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11\", \"heading\": \"Limitations other than for the recovery of real property.\", \"support\": \"(j) A legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability not founded on a written instrument\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 \u2026 (d) An action for injury to a person founded on the design, manufacture, distribution, or sale of personal property that is not permanently incorporated in an improvement to real property, including fixtures. \u2026 (h) An action to recover specific personal property. (i) A legal or equitable action founded on fraud. (j) A legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability not founded on a written instrument, including an action for the sale and delivery of goods, wares, and merchandise, and on store accounts. \u2026 (o) Any action not specifically provided for in these statutes. (p) An action alleging a violation, other than a willful violation, of s. 448.110. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"For an oral contract, it is four years.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.03.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.03\", \"heading\": \"Contracts shortening time.\", \"support\": \"Any provision in a contract fixing the period of time within which an action arising out of the contract may be begun at a time less than that provided by the applicable statute of limitations is void.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"Any provision in a contract fixing the period of time within which an action arising out of the contract may be begun at a time less than that provided by the applicable statute of limitations is void. History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 6465, 1913; RGS 2931; CGL 4651; s. 2, ch. 74-382.\", \"sentence\": \"A contract cannot shorten that period.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0057\/Sections\/0057.105.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 57.105\", \"heading\": \"Attorney\u2019s fee; sanctions for raising unsupported claims or defenses; exceptions; service of motions; damages for delay of litigation.\", \"support\": \"the court may also allow reasonable attorney\u2019s fees to the other party when that party prevails in any action, whether as plaintiff or defendant, with respect to the contract\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 (6) The provisions of this section are supplemental to other sanctions or remedies available under law or under court rules. (7) If a contract contains a provision allowing attorney\u2019s fees to a party when he or she is required to take any action to enforce the contract, the court may also allow reasonable attorney\u2019s fees to the other party when that party prevails in any action, whether as plaintiff or defendant, with respect to the contract. This subsection applies to any contract entered into on or after October 1, 1988. (8) Attorney fees may not be awarded under this section in proceedings for an injunction for protection pursuant to s. 741.30, s. 784.046, or s. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"If the contract allows fees to the party that must enforce it, a court may award fees to the winning side, as covered above.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.607.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.607\", \"heading\": \"Effect of acceptance; notice of breach; burden of establishing breach after acceptance; notice of claim or litigation to person answerable over.\", \"support\": \"The buyer must within a reasonable time after he or she discovers or should have discovered any breach notify the seller of breach or be barred from any remedy\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 (3) Where a tender has been accepted: (a) The buyer must within a reasonable time after he or she discovers or should have discovered any breach notify the seller of breach or be barred from any remedy; and (b) If the claim is one for infringement or the like (s. 672.312(3)) and the buyer is sued as a result of such a breach he or she must so notify the seller within a reasonable time after he or she receives notice of the litigation or be barred from any remedy over for liability established by the litigation. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"Missing that step can hurt your claim, even when the statute of limitations is still open.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11\", \"heading\": \"Limitations other than for the recovery of real property.\", \"support\": \"A legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability founded on a written instrument\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 (1) WITHIN TWENTY YEARS.\u2014An action on a judgment or decree of a court of record in this state. (2) WITHIN FIVE YEARS.\u2014 (a) An action on a judgment or decree of any court, not of record, of this state or any court of the United States, any other state or territory in the United States, or a foreign country. (b) A legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability founded on a written instrument, except for an action to enforce a claim against a payment bond, which shall be governed by the applicable provisions of paragraph (6)(e), s. 255.05(10), s. 337.18(1), or s. 713.23(1)(e), and except for an action for a deficiency judgment governed by paragraph (6)(g). \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"**How long do I have to sue for breach of contract in Florida?** For a written contract, the general limit is five years.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/9\/2\", \"cite\": \"9 U.S.C. \u00a7 2\", \"heading\": \"Validity, irrevocability, and enforcement of agreements to arbitrate\", \"support\": \"A written provision in any maritime transaction or a contract evidencing a transaction involving commerce to settle by arbitration a controversy thereafter arising out of such contract or transaction, or the refusal to perform the whole or any part thereof, or an agreement in writing to submit to arbitration an existing controversy arising out of such a contract, transaction, or refusal, shall be valid, irrevocable, and enforceable, save upon such grounds as exist at law or in equity for the revocation of any contract or as otherwise provided in chapter 4.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"A written provision in any maritime transaction or a contract evidencing a transaction involving commerce to settle by arbitration a controversy thereafter arising out of such contract or transaction, or the refusal to perform the whole or any part thereof, or an agreement in writing to submit to arbitration an existing controversy arising out of such a contract, transaction, or refusal, shall be valid, irrevocable, and enforceable, save upon such grounds as exist at law or in equity for the revocation of any contract or as otherwise provided in chapter 4. (July 30, 1947, ch. 392, 61 Stat. 670; Pub. L. 117\u201390, \u00a7 2(b)(1)(A), Mar. 3, 2022, 136 Stat. 27.)\", \"sentence\": \"The federal statute provides that a written arbitration provision in any maritime transaction or a contract evidencing a transaction involving commerce shall be valid, irrevocable, and enforceable, save upon such grounds as exist at law or in equity for the revocation of any contract or as otherwise provided in chapter 4.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.102.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. 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