Someone who gets sued for allegedly breaching a contract—known as the “defendant”—can use any of the affirmative defenses: Lack of Capacity. Duress. Fraud. Mistake. Impossibility of Performance. Unconscionability. Estoppel. Statute of Limitations.
Defense Against Breach of Contract Claims Additionally, proving performance or excuse for non-performance can strengthen the defense by showing fulfillment of contractual obligations. Invalidating the Contract: To invalidate a contract, it must be proven that it was signed under duress or contains illegal provisions.
Common Affirmative Defenses to a Breach of Contract Claim The contract was supposed to be in writing. The contract is indefinite. There is a mistake. You lacked capacity to contract. You were fraudulently induced to enter into a contract. The contract is unconscionable. Estoppel. The contract is illegal.
Common defenses include: Legal incapacity. A party may argue they lacked the legal capacity to enter a contractual agreement in the first place. Individuals considered to lack capacity include minors (under 18 years of age), individuals with mental disabilities, or those who were coerced while under the influence.
Remedies for Breach of Contract in Arizona Arizona law, specifically ARS 12-341.01 allows a plaintiff to collect attorney's fees related to a breach of contract claim. However, it also allows the defendant to collect attorney's fees if they win the case.
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If you are named in an outstanding arrest warrant. If you are on probation pursuant to a conviction for any act of personal violence or domestic violence as in ARS §13-3601 or similar. If you have been adjudicated mentally incompetent or found to constitute a danger to self or others, ARS §36-540.
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