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Illiteracy and law
MilesPotter
Posts: 3 Newbie
If somebody signs a contract and they found out that they couldn't read or understand it, according to the law, this would make the contract invalid.
Are there any cases where this has been put in front of a judge and the contract has then become void?
Are there any cases where this has been put in front of a judge and the contract has then become void?
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No simple answer to this but not in itself.
The correct thing is such a situation is for an independent person to read the contract to the illiterate person and explain the implications.
Also, for virtually all purposes, there is no legal requirement for a contract to be signed or even in writing. Legally all that is needed is an offer and (informed) acceptance.
If the person offering the contract was aware of the other party's disability and was fraudulently taking advantage of the situation then that could make it invalid.1 -
What law are you thinking of?MilesPotter said:If somebody signs a contract and they found out that they couldn't read or understand it, according to the law, this would make the contract invalid.
Are there any cases where this has been put in front of a judge and the contract has then become void?
I don't think the fact someone can't read a contract necessarily makes it unenforceable.
What matters is if they understand it.
Are you suggesting a situation where somebody has been misled as to what they are signing? (I can't imagine any other situation where somebody would sign something they could not read).
Might be quicker if you told us the full story rather than dripping it...0 -
As long as they are of sound mind then they've chosen to accept it without reading it, like the majority of people do who are literate.MilesPotter said:If somebody signs a contract and they found out that they couldn't read or understand it, according to the law, this would make the contract invalid.
Are there any cases where this has been put in front of a judge and the contract has then become void?0 -
Any cases? Yes.
England & Wales, EU or Scots law?
Statutory Consumer Rights or contract law (common law of contracts has been accumulating for centuries)?
We shouldn't really be doing your essays for you
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Given the OP's posting history, I doubt we're going to hear any more, and they'll find a different straw to clutch at in a few months' time...5
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It seems some people just can't let bygones be bygonesuser1977 said:Given the OP's posting history, I doubt we're going to hear any more, and they'll find a different straw to clutch at in a few months' time...If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales0 -
Hoping one of these times he will get the answer he wants.0
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