COMM 393 Lecture 1: Week 5.docx
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It must be an allegation (statement) of fact: an expert opinion is considered a statement of fact, an opinion given by a person who purposes to have specialized knowledge of a subject. Duress: actual or threatened violence or imprisonment as a means of coercing (forcing) a party to enter into a contract, contract is voidable at the option of the victim. Unconscionable: bargaining position was unequal, one party dominated and took advantage of the other party, consideration involved was grossly unfair (bomek v. bomek) Legality: contracts must be legal to be enforceable, may be illegal by statute, criminal code of canada, competition act, customs act, may be void by statute , worker"s compensation board act. Any provision in an agreement between employer and employee depriving the employee of the benefits available under the act is void : bankruptcy and insolvency act. Contracts void by statute (221: agreements contrary to the purpose of legislation , ex.
