Under which condition may a contract be void?

A contract may be deemed void when one party lacks the legal capacity to enter into the agreement. This lack of capacity can occur for various reasons, such as being a minor, mentally incapacitated, or intoxicated at the time of agreement. Legal capacity is a fundamental requirement for contract validity; if one party is unable to understand the nature or consequences of the contract due to any of these factors, the contract is rendered void.

In contrast, the presence or absence of physical meetings between the parties does not impact the validity of a contract. Likewise, having more than two parties does not inherently void a contract as long as all parties are competent and consent to the terms. Additionally, unclear terms may lead to issues of interpretation or enforcement, but they do not automatically void the contract; instead, courts may work to interpret the intent of the parties based on principles of contract law. Thus, the presence of legal capacity is a critical factor in determining the enforceability of a contract.