Define: Null and void

The meaning of “Null and void” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Null and Void defined in a legal contract?

  • Null and void means an action or request has no legal force and is invalid. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Null and void means this agreement will terminate and there will be no further responsibilities between the parties, all resources will be returned to the providing party, and no party shall be liable to the other for any damages or fees. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Null and void means it is completely without legal or binding effect. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of null and void' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Null and void means an action or request has no legal force, making it invalid.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Filing of a voidable contract
  • Termination or expiration of agreements
  • Cancellation of a service or product

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Null and void means an agreement is terminated, leading to cessation of mutual responsibilities and liabilities.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Dissolution of a partnership
  • Termination of a business acquisition
  • Cancellation of supply and distribution

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Null and void'?

Null and void means an action or request has no legal force, making it invalid.

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