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Voidable contract
Matched in: Term Voidable contract
voidable
Matched in: Term voidable
Mistake
trustee in bankruptcy has received the money [Ex P. Simmonds, (1885) 16 QBD 308]. A contract is not voidable because it was caused by a mistake as to any law in force in India; but a mistake
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Duress
must be tortious and unlawful. By the Common Law, a contract made during duress is not void, but voidable; and the person upon whom it is practised may avail himself of the duress as a special defence
Particulars of sale
sale of a partial interest, any substantial variation from the description will even at law render the contract voidable, see Flight v. Booth, (1834) 1 Bing NC 77, per Tindal, C.J. If there be anything connected with
Drunkenness
made by a person when so drunk as to be unable to understand what he is doing is voidable if the person with whom the contract was made was aware of the fact, but it is not
Mutual promises
consideration on the one side, no contract can arise. But if the promise on one side be only voidable, as in consideration of money given or of a promise by an infant, it is sufficient. Mutual promises,
confirmation
: something that confirms: as a : an express or implied contract by which a person makes a voidable agreement binding ;specif : a definite expression or written memorandum that verifies or substantiates an agreement previously made
compulsion
F. Young"] 2 : the state of being compelled ;specif : duress NOTE: Compulsion can make a contract voidable or be a ground for damages or restitution. Compulsion may also be a defense to a criminal act.
Homologation
Homologation, the express or implied ratification of a deed or contract that is defective or voidable, Bell's Law Dict.; Green's Encyc. of Scots Law.
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