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Illegal Promises
This lesson explores the illegality defense to contract formation.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the lesson, the student will be able to:
- Distinguish between an "agreement" and a "contract."
- Describe the circumstances in which a court will refuse to enforce an agreement on grounds of illegality.
- Appraise whether it is ethical for an attorney to include an illegal provision in a contract he or she is preparing.