Unenforceable


Definition of "Unenforceable"

Barry Jamieson
Barry Jamieson Jamieson Properties Inc.

Oral or written contract that is not enforceable by the judicial system. Examples are contracts with minors, fraudulent agreements and contracts that exceed the statute of limitations.

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