BLAW 2301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Intentional Tort, Drafter, Non-Compete Clause
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Void - a court will not intercede to assist either party to an illegal agreement, even if its refusal leaves one party obviously shortchanged. Gambling contract is illegal unless it is type of wagering specifically authorized by state statute. Morality is a significant part of a contract illegality. Anyone taking out a policy on the life of another must have an insurance interest in that person. If there is no insurable interest, there is generally no contract. Someone cannot take out an insurance on you without them knowing. When a licensing requirement is designed to protect the public, any contract with an unlicensed worker is unenforceable. When a licensing requirement is designed merely to raise revenue, a contract made by an unlicensed person is generally enforceable. Someone who is unlicensed, you don"t have to pay them. Unless the purpose of the license is to make money like fishing license,
