Contracts
A Maine purchase contract that is 'voidable' differs from one that is 'void' in that:
AA void contract can be enforced; a voidable one cannot
BA voidable contract can be affirmed or cancelled by the protected party; a void contract has no legal effect✓ Correct
CA voidable contract requires a court order to cancel
DThere is no practical difference
Explanation
A void contract has no legal effect from the beginning (e.g., a contract for an illegal purpose). A voidable contract is valid unless cancelled by the party with the right to void it (e.g., a minor who can ratify or disaffirm).
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