17. The following shall be null plenojure, non-existent and of no effect: agreements made contrary to the provisions of this act, and every obligation contracted and every transaction the effect whereof may be to prevent an injured person or his dependent persons from receiving the entire amount of the benefit provided by this act and from having the full enjoyment thereof.
R. S. 1964, c. 159, s. 16; 1978, c. 57, s. 1.