Originally Posted by berks co:
A Stupid lack of communication has caused this problem, screw any & everybody who does NOT have the decency to return a phone call. It's not that hard to do is it?
If Mr Sides was looking for a professional response to a written contract, he should have submitted a written request via certified mail. Unless it's written into the non-compete clause in the WoO contract, WRG is under no obligation to respond to a voice mail or text. In the absence of a written "yes", the answer is "no".
I get that most people don't like contracts, lawyers and the strict rules, but it was Mr. Sides who agreed to the rules when he signed the contract.
Originally Posted by Bruce7K:
If Mr Sides was looking for a professional response to a written contract, he should have submitted a written request via certified mail. Unless it's written into the non-compete clause in the WoO contract, WRG is under no obligation to respond to a voice mail or text. In the absence of a written "yes", the answer is "no".
I get that most people don't like contracts, lawyers and the strict rules, but it was Mr. Sides who agreed to the rules when he signed the contract.
Bruce St. James
This is my layman's understanding of contract law also FWIW
They settled it but no one but them know the deatails.. it said something like both parties were happy with the decision.. I dont have the exact press release
Originally Posted by Bruce7K:
I am not trying to defend WoO/WMG, and I know it's popular to bash them, but it seems there are some obvious facts people are missing.
Mr. Sides can race wherever he wants, whenever he wants. The WoO has rules that he can choose to abide by or tell them to jump off a cliff. How is this different from telling a track you won't run their tire, spec fuel, or engine size but still want to be paid for the win?
From what little I know about the law (cough, cough), nobody forced Mr. Sides to agree to WoO rules for their points fund, travel money or contingency dollars at the start of the season. He obviously knew what the rules were if he even had to ask for permission. If he wants to participate in the up side ($$$), he has to play by their rules. Right?
Not if WOO has any history of giving exemptions to any team since this rule has been in place. If, indeed, Jason did legitimately seek permission to run this race from WOO, he may be able to assume de facto permission from the non-response after having spoken to the proper authority in WOO. If WOO has granted past exemptions, he may have a case.
