contractual validity
[/kənˈtræktʃuəl vəˈlɪdəti/]
nounfemininepl: validities contratuais
validade contratual
1. The legal quality or state of being enforceable and binding according to law; the condition whereby a contract meets all legal requirements and is recognized as legitimate by a court of law
The contractual validity of the agreement was questioned because one party was a minor at the time of signing.
A validade contratual do acordo foi questionada porque uma das partes era menor de idade no momento da assinatura.
2. The degree to which a contract complies with statutory requirements, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and legal capacity of parties
To ensure contractual validity, both parties must have legal capacity and genuine consent.
Para garantir a validade contratual, ambas as partes devem ter capacidade legal e consentimento genuíno.
In Brazilian legal practice (following the Civil Code), contractual validity is a fundamental concept in contract law. Courts frequently examine contractual validity when disputes arise, particularly regarding whether all elements of a valid contract (offer, acceptance, consideration, legal capacity, and lawful purpose) are present. In the United States, contractual validity is central to contract enforcement and is determined by state law, making it a critical factor in commercial litigation and business agreements across different jurisdictions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to call into question the contractual validity
to establish contractual validity
to challenge the contractual validity of a deal
to uphold the contractual validity
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