Illegal Contracts Act 1970

The Illegal Contracts Act [1970] is a New Zealand law that manages how contracts are deemed illegal under either common law or under Statute.

Illegal Contracts Act
New Zealand Parliament
Royal assent01 December 1970
Commenced01 December 1970
Administered byMinistry of Justice
Status: Current legislation

Under this law, all such contracts are deemed illegal, but it gives wide discretionary powers to grant relief, including granting orders such as ordering:

  • validation (declaring the contract to be either partially or fully enforceable)
  • variation of the contract
  • restitution
  • compensation (damages)
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