SMU Lexicon: Love gone cold – What does it mean for a marriage to be voidable and When does it happen?
Legal Everyday,Legal Updates,Marriage,Personal

Reading Time: 7 minutesIntroduction “Newly-wed man lied to court about not sleeping with wife to save money on divorce proceedings” – this was the headline of a local news article where a man, Daryl, claimed that his marriage was voidable and should be annulled since his wife refused to consummate it.[1] One who is unaware of the law […]

Void or Voidable Contracts: What’s The Difference?
Business,Business Advice,Legal Contracts

Reading Time: 7 minutesIn some circumstances, a contract can be nullified. In general, for a contract to be considered legally binding, it should fulfil four key characteristics: A clear agreement between all the relevant parties on what is offered, and a clear acceptance of the offer; Consideration – i.e. something of value that is given in exchange for […]