Abstract: | Part 1, which appeared in 'Rhodesian Law J.', 18 (1978), 1, p. 7-97, discussed the essentials of a valid contract Where one or more of these essentials is not present, any purported agreement is said to be void ab initio (from the start). Where all the essentials are present, there is a valid contract in terms of which each party incurs duties and enjoys rights. However, consent to the contract may have been induced by misrepresentation, duress, or undue influence. These defects in consent are discussed in the present article. |