Commit Quote by Lysander Spooner
“If two individuals enter into a contract to commit trespass, theft, robbery or murder upon a third, the contract is unlawful and void, simply because it is a contract to violate natural justice, or men's natural rights.”
About This Quote
Contracts to commit crimes violate natural rights and are inherently void, highlighting moral law over private agreements.
In simple terms: Illegal contracts are void because they breach natural rights.
Key Takeaway
Respect natural rights over illicit agreements.
Themes
law
natural rights
contract law
Mood
critical
ethical
Type
legal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- civil rights
- policy making
Key Concepts
ethics
political philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- When should a contract be deemed invalid?
- How do natural rights shape modern law?
A Different Perspective
Enforcement of such principles can be socially complex.
