Avoidance (vitiating factors)

A contract validly formed may nevertheless be avoided as a result of a number of possible 'vitiating factors'. Most of these involve some form of unfair or unconscionable dealing by one of the parties.

• Misleading or deceptive conduct

• Mistake

• Duress

• Undue Influence

• Unconscionable conduct

• Unfair terms

• Illegality