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=== Defences to contract claims=== | === Defences to contract claims=== | ||
==== Common-law defences==== | ==== Common-law defences==== | ||
Even if the fundamental elements for enforceability of a contract are present, a court may refuse to enforce the contract against one party. Historically, the common law has recognized a number of situations where defences are allowed (see the section on Contract Defences), and where the party seeking to enforce the agreement will not be given a remedy or will only be given a limited remedy. Such reasons are called defences. | Even if the fundamental elements for enforceability of a contract are present, a court may refuse to enforce the contract against one party. Historically, the common law has recognized a number of situations where defences are allowed (see the section on [[Contract Defences]]), and where the party seeking to enforce the agreement will not be given a remedy or will only be given a limited remedy. Such reasons are called defences. | ||
==== Statutory defences==== | ==== Statutory defences==== | ||
Many consumer and credit contracts are governed not only by the basic common law principles of contract, but also by many additional rules set out in statute law passed by the provincial and federal governments. See the section on Contract Defences. | Many consumer and credit contracts are governed not only by the basic common law principles of contract, but also by many additional rules set out in statute law passed by the provincial and federal governments. See the section on Contract Defences. | ||
