Courts Have Broad Discretion in Deciding Whether or Not a Contract

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Essay

Courts have broad discretion in deciding whether or not a contract is illegal because it is contrary to public policy.Often,a court will treat a contract as being against public policy even though there is nothing called for in the contract that is illegal.Should a court be able to do this? What are the consequences to the parties?

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