Asked by Protima Sarker on Sep 30, 2024
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If part of an agreement is legal and part is illegal,the courts will:
A) declare the entire agreement to be void.
B) ask both the parties to ratify the agreement before considering it for evaluation.
C) enforce the legal part so long as it is possible to separate the two parts.
D) impose punitive damages on both the parties.
Indivisible
Unable to be divided or separated into parts without losing its essence or value, often used in legal contexts to describe contracts or obligations.
Agreement
An arrangement or contract between parties, often legally binding, outlining the terms and conditions of a mutual understanding.
Legal
According to the principles of law; according to the method required by statute; by means of judicial proceedings; not equitable.
- Understand the principles and legal consequences of dividing agreements into legal and illegal parts.
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Chris Wrightabout 15 hours ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
If part of an agreement is legal and part is illegal,the courts will enforce the legal part so long as it is possible to separate the two parts,i.e. ,it is divisible.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles and legal consequences of dividing agreements into legal and illegal parts.