Legality of Purpose
Legality of purpose refers to the requirement that any agreement or contract must be for a lawful objective to be valid. In mutual consent, both parties agree to the terms knowingly and willingly. If the purpose of the agreement involves illegal activities—like drug trafficking or fraud—it is unenforceable in court, meaning neither party can seek legal remedies if the terms are violated. Essentially, both the choice to agree and the purpose behind that agreement must be legal for it to hold any value in the eyes of the law.
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Legality of purpose refers to the requirement that the objective of a contract or agreement must be lawful. In other words, the reason for entering into that contract cannot involve illegal activities or go against public policy. For instance, if parties agree to perform a service that is illegal, such as drug trafficking, that agreement cannot be enforced by law. This principle ensures that legal systems only support contracts that promote lawful and ethical conduct within society. If a purpose is deemed illegal, the contract is void and has no legal effect.