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The Six Essential Pillars of a Legally Binding Agreement

Quick Summary: The Core of a Valid Contract A valid and legally binding agreement requires six essential elements to be enforceable by a court: Offer, Acceptance, Mutual Assent, Consideration, Capacity, and Legality. Missing even one of these pillars can render your agreement void or voidable, transforming a promising deal into a complicated legal dispute. Introduction: […]

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The 6 Essential Pillars of an Enforceable Contract

A Guide to Legally Sound Agreements Before relying on a handshake or a signed document, you must understand the foundational principles that turn a simple agreement into a legally enforceable contract. This post breaks down the six core elements required under common law for any contract to be legally binding, and highlights the common pitfalls

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