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Jul 30
1. Lack of capacity: If one or both parties to the contract are not legally capable of entering into a contract (e.g. minors, mentally incapacitated individuals), the contract may be considered null and void.
2. Misrepresentation or fraud: If one party intentionally provides false information or conceals important facts in order to induce the other party to enter into the contract, the contract may be deemed null and void.
3. Mistake: If both parties are mistaken about a material fact that goes to the heart of the contract, the contract may be voided.
4. Illegality: If the subject matter of the contract is illegal or against public policy, the contract may be considered null and void.
5. Duress or undue influence: If one party is forced or coerced into entering into the contract, or if one party exerts undue influence over the other party, the contract may be voided.
6. Unconscionability: If the terms of the contract are so one-sided or unfair that they shock the conscience, the contract may be deemed null and void.
7. Failure to meet legal requirements: If the contract does not meet certain legal requirements, such as being in writing or signed by both parties, the contract may be considered null and void.
2. Misrepresentation or fraud: If one party intentionally provides false information or conceals important facts in order to induce the other party to enter into the contract, the contract may be deemed null and void.
3. Mistake: If both parties are mistaken about a material fact that goes to the heart of the contract, the contract may be voided.
4. Illegality: If the subject matter of the contract is illegal or against public policy, the contract may be considered null and void.
5. Duress or undue influence: If one party is forced or coerced into entering into the contract, or if one party exerts undue influence over the other party, the contract may be voided.
6. Unconscionability: If the terms of the contract are so one-sided or unfair that they shock the conscience, the contract may be deemed null and void.
7. Failure to meet legal requirements: If the contract does not meet certain legal requirements, such as being in writing or signed by both parties, the contract may be considered null and void.
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Jul 30
Conditions that May Lead to a Contract Being Null and Void
Illegality:
- The contract is for an illegal purpose (e.g., gambling, drug trafficking)
- The contract violates a law or public policy (e.g., price-fixing, restraint of trade)
Undue Influence:
- The contract is entered into as a result of undue pressure or coercion from one party
- The party exerting undue influence has a dominant position over the other
Minority:
- A minor (person under the age of majority) enters into a contract without the consent of their legal guardian
Insanity:
- One or both parties are mentally incapacitated and unable to understand the nature of the contract
Mutual Mistake:
- Both parties make a fundamental error about a material fact that is central to the contract
Lack of Consideration:
- No valuable exchange occurs between the parties (e.g., one party promises to do something without receiving anything in return)
Impossibility:
- The subject matter of the contract becomes impossible to perform at the time of contract formation or subsequently
Fraud:
- One party intentionally misrepresents or conceals material facts to induce the other party to enter into the contract
Duress:
- The contract is entered into due to a threat of harm or wrongful action against the party entering into the contract or a third party
Statute of Frauds:
- Certain types of contracts are required to be in writing to be enforceable (e.g., contracts for the sale of real estate, contracts for more than a certain amount of money)
Public Interest:
- The contract is found to be contrary to the public interest (e.g., a contract to restrain competition)
Illegality:
- The contract is for an illegal purpose (e.g., gambling, drug trafficking)
- The contract violates a law or public policy (e.g., price-fixing, restraint of trade)
Undue Influence:
- The contract is entered into as a result of undue pressure or coercion from one party
- The party exerting undue influence has a dominant position over the other
Minority:
- A minor (person under the age of majority) enters into a contract without the consent of their legal guardian
Insanity:
- One or both parties are mentally incapacitated and unable to understand the nature of the contract
Mutual Mistake:
- Both parties make a fundamental error about a material fact that is central to the contract
Lack of Consideration:
- No valuable exchange occurs between the parties (e.g., one party promises to do something without receiving anything in return)
Impossibility:
- The subject matter of the contract becomes impossible to perform at the time of contract formation or subsequently
Fraud:
- One party intentionally misrepresents or conceals material facts to induce the other party to enter into the contract
Duress:
- The contract is entered into due to a threat of harm or wrongful action against the party entering into the contract or a third party
Statute of Frauds:
- Certain types of contracts are required to be in writing to be enforceable (e.g., contracts for the sale of real estate, contracts for more than a certain amount of money)
Public Interest:
- The contract is found to be contrary to the public interest (e.g., a contract to restrain competition)
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