TOPICS

Contract, invalidation, making a legal transaction 'void'

The effect of making a transaction void; 10.1.1.

Distinguishing 'void' and 'voidable’ transactions; 10.1.2.

Recognised vitiating circumstances; 10.1.3.

Contract, invalidation, duress

Obtaining consent by means of compulsion; 10.2.1.

Threats of physical harm; 10.2.2.

Threats of economic harm; 10.2.3.

Threats to goods; 10.2.4.

Contract, invalidation, undue influence

Obtaining consent by means of a controlling influence; 10.3.1.

Situations involving a presumption of a 'general' controlling influence; 10.3.2.

Situations requiring proof of a 'general' controlling influence; 10.3.3.

Situations where there is proof of an 'occasional' controlling influence; 10.3.4.

Contract, invalidation, unconscionable dealing

Obtaining consent through misuse of bargaining power; 10.4.1.

Unconscionable dealing in the general law; 10.4.2.

Guarantees given by a spouse; 10.4.3.

Statutory Unconscionable Conduct; 10.4.4.

Contract, invalidation, mistake

Obtaining consent in circumstances of error; 10.5.1.

Mutual mistake; 10.5.2.

Common mistake; 5.3.

Common mistake concerning quality; 10.5.4.

Unilateral mistake; 10.5.5.

Equitable relief for unilateral mistake; 10.5.6.

Contract, invalidation, misrepresentation

Obtaining consent by misrepresenting relevant facts; 10.6.1.

Deliberate (intentional) misrepresentation; 10.6.2.

Negligent misrepresentation; 10.6.3.

Deciding to avoid (rescind) the transaction; 10.6.4.

Contract, invalidation, illegal transactions

The effect of illegality on a transaction; 10.7.1.

Common law illegality; 10.7.2.

Statutory illegality; 10.7.4.

Determining the consequences of illegality; 10.7.5.

Contract, invalidation, statutory provisions

The provisions of the Australian Consumer Law; 10.8.1.