Unconscionable Contract
/ˌʌnkənˈskoʊʃənəbəl ˈkɑntrækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A contract so one-sided or oppressive that it shocks the conscience of the court and is therefore unenforceable.
The court declared the agreement an unconscionable contract due to its extremely unfair terms.
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- unconscionable contract
- unconscionable contracts
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Commentary
Unconscionable contracts typically require proof of procedural and substantive unconscionability; drafters should avoid overly oppressive terms to ensure enforceability.
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