Nietig

Under Dutch law, a juridical act is void if it is invalid by operation of law, for example due to the absence of a statutory requirement or a conflict with public policy. Nullity operates retroactively to the time of the act, and the parties cannot derive any rights from it.

Unlike voidability, a judicial decision is not required; the nullity exists objectively. This makes it relevant to contracts that conflict with the law or good morals, such as prohibited transactions.

In practice, lawyers and notaries review agreements for grounds of nullity to mitigate risks and advise clients on the validity of arrangements.