Obligations and Contracts: Attorney's Fees
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What is the main issue raised by B in the given scenario?

That there has been no breach of contract by B, and even if there was, S was not entitled to rescind or resolve the contract without resorting to judicial process.

Why is B's plea for special treatment in the contract cancellation rejected?

Because B has not come with clean hands and has willfully breached the contract, thereby forfeiting its right to plead for equity.

What is the binding law between S and B in the given contract?

The contract between S and B, entered into with the assistance of counsel and with full awareness of its terms and conditions.

What is the court's stance on corporations in relation to contracts?

<p>That corporations are not entitled to considerations of equity and are bound by the lawful contracts that they enter into.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the determining factor in the validity of a contingent fee agreement?

<p>The reasonableness of the stipulated fees under the circumstances of each case.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is within the regulatory powers of the courts in relation to attorney's fees?

<p>The reduction of unreasonable attorney's fees to protect clients from unjust charges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of B's failure to comply with the contract terms?

<p>That B has forfeited its right to plead for equity and is bound by the contract terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of counsel in the contract between S and B?

<p>The contract was entered into with the assistance of counsel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the court's stance on the concept of 'corporations are people'?

<p>That it is a fiction and corporations are not entitled to considerations of equity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the contract terms and conditions in the given scenario?

<p>The contract terms and conditions are the binding law between S and B, and they must comply with them in good faith.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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