Defenses Flashcards
contract with minor
voidable, which means they can disaffirm
Exception to k with minor
if an infant enters into a k for a necessity even if they disaffirm the k, the infant would be required to pay the fair value of the benefit conferred
examples of necessity
food, clothing, shelter, medicine
VA does not recognize unilateral mistake
unconscionability
unconscionable term or k is unenforceable
what is unconscionable
NO MAN IN HIS SENSES WOULD MAKE THE K
it must be gross unfairness
gross unfairness
procedural unconscionability
process reaching it is unfair
in procedural look for
deception, hidden terms, unequal bargaining positions
susbtantive unconscionability
term is unfair
you should
look for both
pre-injury release of liability
is void
indemnity to determine allocation
is not void
non-compete
only enforceable if narrowly drafted and does not conflict with public policy
factors for noncompete
necessity- is it greater than necessary
impact- does it unduly restrict the employer’s ability to make a living
public policy- shortage of skill of employees