Is my Contract Valid if possible Fraud was involved
Full Question:
I was sold a trip that included purchasing first class frequent flyer miles and one week at a time share. After giving our money, I later learned that it is considered an act of fraud to buy
frequent flyer miles from an individual. This is something that I did not know previous to the agreeing to buy the trip and it was not disclosed then or now.I should tell you that
we backed out of the trip for a different reason and tried to sell the trip but the owner of the miles would not agree to sell his miles and therefore we were not able to sell the trip. We lost about $500 in this deal that I wish to recoup if I have legal standing. Is the contract valid under these terms or do I have an actionable case to get my money returned?
03/12/2009 |
Category: Contracts ยป Breach of Co... |
State: ALL |
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Answer:
A void contract may involve a contract which involves fraud in its making or one in which the subject matter is illegal. A contract is void if it is based on an illegal purpose or contrary to public policy. If the buyer's consent to a contract was induced by the seller's fraud, the buyer can typically rescind the contract. An illegal contract won't be enforced by the courts.