Contracts
In Maine, which of the following would make a real estate contract void (not just voidable)?
AOne party is a minor
BOne party was mentally incompetent at the time of signing
CThe contract calls for an illegal purpose✓ Correct
DBoth A and B only
Explanation
A contract for an illegal purpose is void ab initio (from the beginning) and cannot be enforced. Contracts with minors and mental incompetents are generally voidable (not void), meaning they can be ratified or avoided.
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