Cooper Chiropractic Health Clinic, LLC v. Quezada
Cooper Chiropractic Health Clinic, LLC v. Quezada
Opinion of the Court
Cooper Chiropractic Health Clinic (CCHC) sued Pete Quezada, an attorney, for breach of contract. Quezada moved for summary judgment, claiming that the alleged contract lacked consideration. The trial court granted his motion. On appeal, CCHC claims that the trial court erred because the contract was supported by adequate consideration. We affirm.
Chaney Alexander was injured in an automobile accident and sought treatment from CCHC. Alexander then retained Quezada to help him obtain compensation for his injuries. CCHC had Alexander sign a document entitled “Contract for Services/Irrevocable Assignment and Limited Power of Attorney.” In essence, the contract pro
When CCHC discovered that Quezada had negotiated a settlement for Alexander, they demanded that Quezada pay outstanding charges for services provided to Alexander. CCHC did not seek payment from Alexander.
To be valid, a contract must have consideration.
Judgment affirmed.
Quezada does not recall ever signing such a document. A copy in the record contains a barely legible signature under Quezada’s printed name.
OCGA § 13-3-1.
See Santiago v. Klosik, 199 Ga. App. 276, 277-278 (2) (404 SE2d 605) (1991).
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