Contracts
In Kansas, a real estate purchase agreement signed by only one spouse when the other spouse also has an ownership interest in the property may be:
AVoid since both owners must consent to sell
BValid but unenforceable against the non-signing spouse's interest, potentially creating title problems✓ Correct
CAutomatically ratified by the non-signing spouse after 30 days
DValid if the signing spouse has power of attorney
Explanation
Both co-owners must generally sign a conveyance for it to transfer good title. A contract signed by only one co-owner cannot convey the non-signing spouse's interest in the property.
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