In legal texts, it is very common to use the expression ".....shall become null and void". However, this is technically impossible.
If something (e.g. a contract) becomes void, it will treated as it has never existed.
On the other hand, if something becomes null, it will be treated as existing but not effective -usually not effective from the time it is held null.
Therefore, claiming a contract became null and void would be a contradicting suggestion as it will not be clear whether the contract has ever existed or it only became ineffective because of a missing requirement.
When you draft or check the documents, assure whether it is nullity or voidness being referred.
If something (e.g. a contract) becomes void, it will treated as it has never existed.
On the other hand, if something becomes null, it will be treated as existing but not effective -usually not effective from the time it is held null.
Therefore, claiming a contract became null and void would be a contradicting suggestion as it will not be clear whether the contract has ever existed or it only became ineffective because of a missing requirement.
When you draft or check the documents, assure whether it is nullity or voidness being referred.
