Reasons why a Contract may be considered Void

Mistake

The concept of mistake in the context of contract law serves to negative, or to nullify, consent by preventing the parties involved from reaching agreement and nullifying consent where the parties reach agreement, according to Bell v. Lever Bros Ltd [1932] AC 161, HL. Read more...

Misrepresentation

The concept of misrepresentation refers to the situation where a false statement of fact is made and is considered to be fraudulent if is is made either recklessly or with the intent to deceive... Read more...

Frustration

It is also to be appreciated, however, that the doctrine of frustration has evolved so as to serve to mitigate the rigour of the common law’s insistence on literal performance of absolute promises... Read more....

Restitution

It is also to be appreciated that, generally, where someone is found to have gained unjustly from another’s conduct, those gains should be returned as a result of, what may be considered apt in this context... Read more....

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