Contract Law - Defenses and Contract Enforceability

Study for the Bar in Your Car by Angela Rutledge, LLM, LLB

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Contracts can seem solid once formed, but certain defenses can render them unenforceable,. The Study for the Bar in Your Car podcast tackles these crucial concepts to help you identify when a contract might not hold up in court!

This episode is your guide to navigating situations where a seemingly valid agreement can be challenged. We start with lack of capacity, focusing on minors (or infants) and individuals with mental incapacity,,. Contracts made by these parties are generally voidable by them, meaning they can choose to disaffirm the agreement, though they remain liable for the reasonable value of necessaries,,.

Next, we dissect improper pressure: Duress involves coercion, often through physical force (making the ... 

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Contract LawUCCStatute of FraudsCommon LawDefenses