Illegal Promises

This lesson explores the illegality defense to contract formation.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the lesson, the student will be able to:

1. Distinguish between an "agreement" and a "contract."
2. Describe the circumstances in which a court will refuse to enforce an agreement on grounds of illegality.
3. Appraise whether it is ethical for an attorney to include an illegal provision in a contract he or she is preparing.