Contracts
A Delaware real estate contract that requires an illegal act is considered:
AVoidable at the option of either party
BVoid — it has no legal force from inception✓ Correct
CEnforceable if both parties agreed
DValid until challenged in court
Explanation
A contract requiring an illegal act lacks one of the essential elements (legal purpose/lawful object) and is therefore void — it has no legal force whatsoever and cannot be ratified or enforced by either party.
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