Unenforceable Contract
/ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrsəbl̩ ˈkɒntrækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A contract that, although valid in form, cannot be legally enforced due to some legal defense or barrier.
The agreement was deemed an unenforceable contract because it lacked the required legal formalities.
Forms
- unenforceable contracts
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Commentary
An unenforceable contract differs from a void or voidable contract mainly because it is valid in substance but blocked from enforcement by a legal rule; contracts requiring written form under the statute of frauds often fall into this category.
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