Constitution of Contracts: Understanding Non est Factum and Illegal Contracts

Description

This Skill Bit talks about “Non est factum”, which is a legal defense used when a person claims they should not be bound by a contract signed without fully understanding it, due to misrepresentation, lack of mental capacity, or coercion. The defense requires showing reasonable efforts to understand the document and proving the mistake wasn’t due to negligence. Contract illegality arises if the contract is knowingly unlawful, intended for illegal performance, or violates public policy or law. Ignorance of illegality does not excuse unenforceability.

Duration approx. 5 Min.

Tier: advanced