Principle

CONTRACT LAW – Illegality of Contract – Court Will Not Lend Aid to Enforce Illegal Transaction

Area of law
CONTRACT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Courts will not enforce illegal transactions, whether the illegality is statutory or common law. The principle applies to transactions prohibited by the Exchange Control Act. The court will not assist a party to recover under an illegal contract. The rule applies to both the contract…

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