What if I hired a friend's cousin, Rohan, for a project without a contract?
contract ts_lawcet advanced hypotheticalRohan and I started working on a project to develop an app, and I was paying him Rs 30,000 per month. We had a verbal agreement, and Rohan was working diligently for five months. However, one day, Rohan stopped coming to work and told me that he's switching to a full-time job in another company, citing better pay and benefits.
I'm left with a nearly completed app and no one to finish it. What's the legal position here? Can I sue Rohan for breach of contract, or was our agreement just a verbal understanding? I know in theory, a verbal contract is just as valid as a written one, but in practice, what are my chances of recovering the losses?
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Bro, hiring a friend's cousin without a contract is a recipe for disaster. Even if he works for you, if he claims he worked more hours or did more work, he can easily say 'kuch nahi tha' (there was nothing in writing). If there's no written agreement, it's like playing 'dhobi ka kutta' (washerwoman's dog) - either side can claim whatever they want. So, bhai, please get a contract, it's better safe than sorry.