Valid Contracts require free consent, competent parties, lawful consideration and lawful object, subject to writing and registration rules. Contracts arise when parties competent to contract make agreements by free consent, supported by lawful consideration and directed to a lawful object; agreements failing these elements are void or voidable. The general rule does not override laws requiring particular contracts to be in writing or witnessed, nor laws concerning document registration.
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Valid Contracts require free consent, competent parties, lawful consideration and lawful object, subject to writing and registration rules.
Contracts arise when parties competent to contract make agreements by free consent, supported by lawful consideration and directed to a lawful object; agreements failing these elements are void or voidable. The general rule does not override laws requiring particular contracts to be in writing or witnessed, nor laws concerning document registration.
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