One of the main characteristics of a civilized and democratic society is the freedom to contract – to come to an agreement with another to do (or not do) something. While you might have drafted the most intricate and bullet-proof of contracts, you cannot ensure that the other party will perform their end, and when they do not, a breach has occurred.
In many contract disputes, one party might try to prove that the agreement is unenforceable. The following are some reasons why a court might refuse to enforce a contract or certain terms. To discuss your specific contract or dispute, consult with the Atlanta contract attorneys at Battleson Law.
Some factors that might mean an agreement is unenforceable include:
- Certain obligations go against the law or public policy.
- The terms of the contract are unconscionable due to lopsided bargaining power.
- Someone who signed the contract lacked the necessary capacity, which could be because they were under age 18, had a mental impairment that prevented them from understanding the agreement, or were under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- One party coerced the other into signing or exerted undue influence.
- The contract was based on material misrepresentations, omissions or nondisclosures, or fraud.
- One or more parties were mistaken about the nature of the agreement.
- The contract is impossible to fulfill due to the circumstances.
Most contracts are enforceable, but it is best to have an attorney review or draft a contract with enforceability in mind before you sign it.
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