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What is the legal term when a clause cannot be enforced as it has not been enforced in the past ex you have known about a 'breach' in a contract but have never activley enforced it now you can't?
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parole evidence rule
Laches 'estoppel by laches'
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Can a sixteen year old be held to a legally binding sales contract?
No, they are a minor and the contract cannot be enforced.
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No. an oral contract is not as strong as a written one. And in some cases a contract that is not in writing cannot be enforced.
Can a 17 year old get their own car insurance in ga?
No. An insurance policy is a kind of contract, and a contract cannot be enforced against a minor. An insurance company would be foolish to issue a policy whose conditions could not be enforced.
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Example of unenforceable contract?
Contracts are unenforceable for several reasons. Here are a few examples.In many countries, a person under the age of eighteen years is not considered competent to make a contract. It is normally impossible to enforce a contract made against a minor.In the UK, any activity that is not within the law cannot be enforced by a court. Unlicensed gambling, for example, is not against the law but it is not within the law. Therefore, a gambling debt cannot be enforced.In almost all countries, a contract that deals with an illegal activity cannot be enforced. An agreement for one person to steal property in return for a payment from another cannot be enforced although the existence of such a contract may well be used to help prove criminal offences.Note that an unenforceable contract does not mean a contract that is not in writing. Although a verbal contract may be hard to prove, if a court accepts that the contract has been made, it can make a judgment on the contract.
Can a person be held to a contract when only one party signed the contract and can the contract be changed verbally without notice?
Written contracts cannot be verbally changed. A contract can be enforced if only one person signs it, particularly against the ones that signed it.
Is a contract valid if one of its terms breaks the law Why or why not?
If a contract includes terms that are illegal, that particular term would be considered void and unenforceable. However, the rest of the contract may still be valid if the illegal term can be separated without affecting the overall agreement. It is important to ensure that contracts comply with the law to maintain their validity.
Are verbal contracts binding in Arizona?
Oral contracts can be enforced in Arizona. But the contract cannot violate the statute of frauds which requires certain contracts to be in writing.
If your under eighteen and can you be held responsible for a debt?
No you cannot be held to a contract. In some cases money for necessities such as food and shelter can be enforced. Consult an attorney in your area.
What is the equitable remedy of Specific Performance?
Specific performance is a legal remedy in which a court orders a party to perform a specific act, usually related to a contract. It is typically used when monetary damages are inadequate to fully compensate the injured party, and the subject matter of the contract is unique, such as real estate. This remedy is discretionary and may be granted if the court determines it is appropriate under the circumstances.
Can 17 yr old sign into a legal contract dallas tx?
No, a 17 year old cannot sign an enforceable contract. You must be 18 to do that. However, if the 17 year old confirms the contract after turning 18, (by making a payment or other action) it can be enforced.
