Mary Kariuki

  Illegality An illegality contract is one which is prohibited by law e.g. making a contract to break into a house to steel goods is an illegal contract.   Besides statute, there are certain contracts which are prohibited by, and therefore illegal at common law. These are contracts which offend against public policy, i.e. those which are prejudicial to public morality and public well-being. They are as follows:- 1. Contracts to commit a crime, tort or fraud; 2. Contracts that are prejudicial to the administration of justice; 3. Contracts liable to corrupt public life;   4. Contracts that are prejudicial to public safety; 5. Contracts to defraud the revenue; 6. Contracts that are sexually immoral; 7. Contracts that are prejudicial to the country’s foreign relations. ILLEGAL CONTRACTS An illegal contract is one which is prohibited by law or which contravenes a provision of law or one which ids contrary to public policy. Where both parties are guilty of the illegality they ...

  Ending a contract, the wrong way can expose you to lawsuits, penalties, or reputational damage. In 2026—with more digital contracts, cross-border work, and remote agreements than ever before—knowing how to legally terminate a contract is no longer optional. This guide explains the globally recognized legal principles for ending a contract without legal consequences, whether you are an employee, freelancer, business owner, or contractor. What Does It Mean to End a Contract Legally? In legal terms, a contract ends when it is discharged . Discharge means the parties are no longer legally bound to perform their contractual obligations. Most legal systems around the world—common law, civil law, and hybrid systems—recognize five main ways a contract can be lawfully discharged. 1. Ending a Contract Through Full Performance The safest and most dispute-free way to end a contract is through performance . What Is Discharge by Performance? Discharge by performance occurs ...

  LAW OF CONTRACT   DEFINITION OF CONTARCT   A contract is an agreement of promises which is legally binding or enforceable by law.   According to Salmond a contract is an “agreement creating and defining obligations between the parties.”   According to Sir William Anson , “A contract is an agreement enforceable at law made between two or more persons, by which rights are acquired by one or more to acts or forbearances on the part of the other or others. Sir William Anson further observes as follows: “As the law relating to property had its origin in the attempt to ensure that what a man has lawfully acquired he shall retain, so the law of contract is intended to ensure that what a man has been led to expect shall come to pass; and that what has been promised to him shall be performed.” Based on the above definition a contract exists when there is:   1. an agreement 2. the agreement is enforceable by the law The law of contract impos...