Legal Definitions - immoral consideration

Definition: Immoral consideration is a type of consideration that goes against societal norms and is therefore invalid. It refers to something that is given or promised in exchange for a promise, but is so offensive that it cannot be legally enforced. A contract supported by immoral consideration is usually voidable or unenforceable.

Example: An example of immoral consideration would be if someone promised to pay another person to commit a crime. In this case, the promise to pay is the consideration, but it is based on an illegal and immoral act, and therefore cannot be enforced by law.

This example illustrates how immoral consideration is not legally valid because it is based on an illegal and immoral act. The promise to pay is not a valid consideration because it is not based on a legal or moral obligation.