While it's understood that parties are bound to a contract, there are special cases that would excuse a party from the terms of a contract. In this article, our Sangamon County commercial litigation lawyers explain the potential ways to cancel, negate, otherwise get out of a contract. We also explore the different defenses for a breach of contract, including material breach by the other party, anticipatory repudiation, duress, unconscionability, impracticability, undue influence, fraud, and mistakes.