The world is full of legal landmines, and there’s no reason to risk stepping on one. If something
doesn’t seem right, get some advice from a lawyer or other trusted expert who knows their stuff!
What happens if the other party doesn’t comply?
If an agreement has been made and the other party fails to comply with it, you may be able to
bring them back into line using a remedy such as damages or specific performance. However,
if a court finds that the contract was illegal in some way (for example, because it was entered
into under duress), then it may be declared void ab initio — that is, from the beginning.
What if there’s no written contract?
Even if there’s no written contract between two parties, they can still be bound by an oral
contract (often called an “implied” contract). This means that they have made an agreement
orally which meets certain criteria set out in law (for example, it must be clear what each party’s
obligations are and how long they are expected to last). In order for this type of contract to be
valid and binding on both parties, however, there must be some element of consideration present
— that is
If you’re unsure about a situation or whether something is legal or not, don’t just assume it’s OK
— get some advice from a lawyer or other trusted expert who knows their stuff!
If you’re thinking about doing something that may be illegal, do your research first and talk to
an expert. For example, if you want to start a business but aren’t sure if your idea is legal, get
advice from someone who knows what they’re talking about.
If you’re thinking about selling products online and have questions about whether it’s legal, talk
about it with an accountant or lawyer before you launch your website.
If you want to send money overseas but aren’t sure if it’s legal, talk to an international payments
expert before sending any money.
Legal advice is one of those things that can seem like it’s pretty expensive and inaccessible. But
in reality, it’s not that hard to get good information on your legal rights and responsibilities.
Get advice if something doesn’t seem right
