Contracts
Which of the following would make a real estate contract void in Iowa?
AOne party is a minor
BThe contract was signed under duress
CThe contract requires the commission of an illegal act✓ Correct
DOne party was intoxicated at signing
Explanation
A contract with an illegal purpose or that requires the commission of an illegal act is void — it has no legal effect from the start and cannot be enforced by either party. Contracts involving minors, duress, or intoxication are typically voidable, not void.
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