Demystifying Territory Franchise Agreements: Essential Features and Benefits

Territory Franchise Agreement Explained Territory Franchise Agreement ("TFA") is a franchise agreement for a defined territory. To some degree, all franchise agreements control the areas in which the franchisee will operate its franchised business. However, with a TFA, the franchisor will be raising those controls to be on a territory level. The franchisee will have a defined territory, with a defined population and number of businesses, and as long as the franchisee acts in good…

Escrow Contracts: What It Is, Key Features and Sample Template

What is an Escrow Contract? An escrow contract is an agreement used to protect the commitment of a buyer and a seller during a real estate transaction. Specifically, an escrow contract establishes the condition under which ownership of real property will be transferred – typically, the payment of a stated amount of money by the buyer to the seller. Escrow contracts are formalized when the buyer and seller, in the presence of a third party…

Navigating Three Rivers Legal Services in Jacksonville

Three Rivers Legal Services: An Overview Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. is a non-profit agency providing private grants from local Jacksonville individuals and foundations to fund legal aid services through the Northeast Florida-based Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. The mission of Three Rivers is to ensure that eligible residents receive free legal assistance in civil cases where, without access to an attorney, they would be denied justice. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the primary goal…

The 5th Edition of Black’s Law Dictionary PDF: An Extensive Review

A Primer on Black’s Law Dictionary 5th Edition Black’s Law Dictionary is not just a legal dictionary; it has been an indispensable tool for both lawyers and law students for decades. The 5th edition of Black’s Law Dictionary, first published in 1979, marks a significant evolution of this monumental work in legal research. This edition originally set the standard for precision and clarity, ensuring that complex legal terminologies are accessible even to those not in…

**Guide to Navigating the Domestic Violence Court Process**

Domestic Violence Cases: A Primer With regard to what we now colloquially refer to as domestic violence, more appropriately termed either criminal domestic violence or domestic violence restraining order cases, I offer you a snapshot of what these types of cases encompass.Criminal domestic violence cases generally involve an allegation that a person has committed one of the following acts: (1) attempted murder (2) murder (3) aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (4) assault with a…

A Guide to How Contract Signing Works

Contract Signing Basics On their most basic level and for purposes of this article, the contract formation process generally proceeds in the following way: (1) one party proposes to its intended counterpart to enter into a contract which states the terms upon which the party is willing to enter into the contract (known as the "offer"); (2) the other party accepts the offer without modification of its terms (known as the "acceptance"); and (3) the…

Georgia DUI Limit: Facts, Violations, and Consequences

Georgia’s Alcohol Limit for DUI Georgia law spells out a legal limit for driving under the influence when it comes to the concentration of alcohol in a driver’s blood. The code section on the issue is OCGA 40-6-391(a)(1), and it states that the legal amount of alcohol that can be in someone’s blood while driving is .08 grams per deciliter.Drivers under the age of 21 can still face consequences for driving under the influence with…

Polygraph and the Courts: Are They Admissible?

What are Polygraph Examinations? The polygraph test, otherwise known as the lie detector test, is a procedure designed to examine the physiological responses of individuals in order to determine whether they are telling the truth. It measures several bodily functions that are controlled by the subconscious brain, including heart rate, blood pressure, respiration and skin conductivity (also known as galvanic response). A motion sensor is also attached in order to monitor whether the individual being…

Lane Splitting in New Jersey: Is It Legal?

What is Lane Splitting? It’s also important to understand the context of lane splitting and what it means to those who ride. Lane splitting is The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s (MSF) term for the practice of a motorcyclist riding between rows of stopped or slow-moving cars. The practice is also known to some as "white-lining" or "white-lining it." You’ll see it more often in larger cities, and if…

What You Need to Know About ‘Time is of the Essence’ Clauses in Your Contracts

When Is a ‘Time is of the Essence’ Clause Important? An unqualified provision reading "time is of the essence" generally requires prompt performance in accordance with the terms of the contract. The language may or may not be followed by an additional statement specifically explaining the effect of including the "time is of the essence" provision . A "time is of the essence" clause ordinarily will be given life for the purpose of allowing a…