Illegality

Illegality in contract law refers to situations where an agreement is not enforceable because it involves activities that violate the law. For example, if two parties enter a contract to sell illegal drugs, that contract cannot be enforced in court. The principle behind this is that the law does not support agreements that go against public policy or legal standards. Consequently, if a contract is illegal, neither party can seek remedies or enforce the terms, as the law seeks to discourage unlawful behavior.