Contract Defences

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This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by Alison Ward in August 2018.

This section describes some of the basic grounds in common law and statute law that can help a party get out of a contract.  

Client problems

  • Client did not understand the contract they were signing.

  • Client was “forced” into signing a contract.

  • Client signed a contract, but says they were misled about the extent of their liability.

  • Client misunderstood a contract.
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