Gen Schwarzkopf and his army's fought Desert Storm to win. Had Bush the 1st listened and allowed Stormin Norman (sorry Mr Cash, i had to use it) to go into Bagdad and take out Saddam, we wouldn't have this problem today.
Ya really do need to have a contract. A contract that spells out the responsibilities of all parties. Otherwise, when shlt hits the fan everything is just a he said, she said situation.