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== Summary of the law== | == Summary of the law== | ||
Even with the basic elements of a contract present (see the [[Contracts Overview]]), common law and statute law provide a number of grounds for a party to avoid having a contract enforced against them. These '''defences to contract actions''' give the defending party a legal excuse to get out of the contract. Without such defences, the contract would be legally enforceable. Remedies to enforce contracts are discussed in the section on [[Contract Remedies]]. (See also the sections on [[Opting Out and Cooling-off Periods]] and [[Unfair or Deceptive Practices]].) | |||
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=== Defences versus causes of action=== | === Defences versus causes of action=== | ||