Invalid Contract
/ɪnˈvælɪd ˈkɒntrækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A contract that lacks legal enforceability due to failure to meet essential legal requirements.
The court declared the agreement an invalid contract because it was formed under duress.
- (n.) A contract void ab initio, meaning it never had any legal effect from the outset.
Since the contract involved illegal activities, it was deemed an invalid contract.
Forms
- invalid contracts
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Commentary
An invalid contract differs from void or voidable contracts in legal effect; it's crucial to specify grounds for invalidity when drafting or contesting such agreements.
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