A valid contract may exist even if the consideration is a promise to perform an illegal act, or to avoid performing an act that is legally required to be performed.

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A valid contract must have a lawful purpose and consideration. Promising to perform an illegal act or avoid a legally required act is not a lawful consideration and therefore, the contract would not be considered valid.

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