Érvényteleníthet

Érvényteleníthet is a Hungarian legal term that translates to "voidable" in English. It describes a legal act, such as a contract or a will, that is initially valid but can be declared invalid by a court. The validity of a voidable act depends on whether a party with the right to do so chooses to challenge it. If the act is successfully challenged and declared void by a court, it is treated as if it never existed.

Common grounds for making a legal act voidable include issues related to consent, such as duress, fraud, mistake, or undue influence. For example, if someone signs a contract under duress, they may have the right to have that contract declared voidable. Similarly, if a will is made by someone who was unduly influenced by another, beneficiaries might seek to have the will declared voidable.

The process of voiding a legal act typically involves a legal proceeding where the aggrieved party petitions a court to declare the act invalid. The burden of proof lies with the party seeking to void the act. If the court finds sufficient grounds, it will issue a judgment making the act void. Once voided, the parties are generally restored to their original positions as if the act had never occurred. It is important to distinguish voidable acts from void acts, which are considered invalid from the outset and cannot be made valid.