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A contract is valid only if it has all of five characteristics. A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties. A contract is valid only if it has all of five characteristics. A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties. It may be oral or written. A contract is essentially a set of promises. Typically, each party promises to do something for the other in exchange for a benefit. Required Characteristics. To constitute a legal contract, an agreement must have all of the following 5 characteristics: Legal purpose A contract must have a legal purpose to be enforceable. For example, Steve hires Paul to kill Susan. Steve drafts an agreement outlining Paul's responsibilities, namely to acquire a gun and shoot Susan in the head. The agreement also specifies the amount Steve will pay Paul once Susan is dead.
In order for a contract to be enforceable, its subject matter cannot be prohibited by law or violate public policy. For example, a contract for the sale of illegal drugs is not enforcable, and a person cannot promise to transfer clear title to real estate if the property is encumbered by a lien or mortgage.he Essential Provisions of an Enforceable Contract. There are six basic requirements in a legally enforceable contract: 1  An offer. 2  An acceptance. 3  Competent parties who have the legal capacity to contract. 4  Lawful subject matter. 5  Mutuality of obligation. 6  Consideration.