⚖️ What contract invalidity means

• The contract has no legal effect from the beginning

• It’s as if the contract never existed

• Causes include: violation of law, lack of will, ambiguity, or circumvention of the law

🧩 Absolute vs. relative invalidity

• Absolute – the court must consider it on its own, e.g. against public morals

• Relative – must be raised by a party, e.g. mistake, duress, unfair pressure

🚫 Consequences of invalidity

• You can’t enforce anything based on the contract

• Each party must return what was received (unjust enrichment)

• Leads to disputes over scope, damages, interest, etc.

• An invalid contract won’t protect your rights in court

📚 Real-life example:

A client signed a construction agreement for home renovation, but it lacked a clear project description and price. When a dispute over quality arose, the court declared the contract invalid – the client had to prove everything through other means. Without the contract’s support, most of his claims failed.

✅ Lawyer’s recommendation:

Before signing, check whether the contract contains all required elements.
Ambiguities, missing information, or legal nonsense can result in invalidity.
I’ll review your contract and ensure it meets all legal standards – and actually works.