In Scottish common law a contract is void if a person was incapable of understanding and transacting the business in question.

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And after signing with the Twins in 2003, he was involved in a fight on a train that caused the organization to invoke a "morality" clause and void his contract, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Another possibility to fill such a void is to consider hiring a freelance or contract worker to assist with specific projects or tasks so you are not burdened with ongoing payroll expenses.

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That didn't stop an angry MOR shareholder from smacking Sapir with a lawsuit in 2003 in Moscow, accusing FTL of working on a contract signed by "unknown persons" and threatening to void the agreement.

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Cablevision is seeking declaratory relief that would void the two companies' programming contract (inked just this past December), along with a permanent injunction against Viacom's practice and the ability to carry Viacom programming until a new contract can be negotiated.

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As a result, Botha has turned to the courts in an attempt to have his Bulls contract declared null and void, while Sarfu has not confirmed whether his Springbok contract is part of his court application.

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