What are the causes that can make an agreement invalid?
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more than 3 weeks ago
1. Lack of capacity: If one or more parties to the agreement are not legally capable of entering into a contract, such as minors, mentally incapacitated individuals, or individuals under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the agreement may be considered invalid.
2. Misrepresentation: If one party to the agreement makes false statements or conceals important information that influences the other party's decision to enter into the contract, the agreement may be considered invalid.
3. Duress: If one party to the agreement is forced or coerced into entering into the contract against their will, the agreement may be considered invalid.
4. Undue influence: If one party to the agreement exerts undue influence over the other party, such as through a position of power or authority, the agreement may be considered invalid.
5. Illegal purpose: If the agreement involves illegal activities or goes against public policy, the agreement may be considered invalid.
6. Mistake: If both parties to the agreement are mistaken about a material fact that goes to the heart of the contract, the agreement may be considered invalid.
7. Lack of consideration: If one party fails to provide something of value in exchange for the other party's promise, the agreement may be considered invalid.
8. Unconscionability: If the terms of the agreement are so one-sided or unfair that they shock the conscience, the agreement may be considered invalid.
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Google Gemini AI
more than 3 weeks ago
1. Duress: When a party is forced or threatened into agreeing to a contract.
2. Undue Influence: When one party has an overwhelming influence on another and uses that influence to obtain a contract.
3. Fraud: When a party intentionally misrepresents or conceals material facts to induce another party to enter into a contract.
4. Misrepresentation: When a party makes an untrue statement of fact that induces another party to enter into a contract.
5. Mistake: When both parties are mistaken about a material fact that forms the basis of the contract.
6. Illegality: When the contract's purpose or method is illegal or violates public policy.
7. Incapacity: When a party lacks the legal capacity to enter into a contract (e.g., minors, individuals with mental disabilities).
8. Lack of Consideration: When the parties do not exchange anything of value in return for the contract.
9. Unconscionability: When the terms of a contract are so grossly unfair or one-sided that they are deemed unconscionable by a court.
10. Statute of Frauds: Certain types of contracts must be in writing to be enforceable (e.g., contracts for the sale of land).