Saturday 20 August 2011

Void or unlawful agreement II

• An agreement not enforceable by law is said to be void.
• Any contract which its consideration or object is fraudulent is void.
• Contract injurious to person or property of another is void.
• Immoral contracts and contracts opposed to public policy are void.
• A contract made without consideration is void.
• A contract in restraint of marriage of a person other than a minor is void.
• A contract that is uncertain is void.
• Contracts in restraint of trade and in restraint of legal proceedings are void to
the extent of the restraints.
• The courts will not enforce illegal contracts and assist the parties to the
contract.
• Restitution is possible provided the illegality is not known to the party
seeking it.

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