Contracts
A Nebraska real estate contract entered into through fraud by one party is:
AVoid from the start
BVoidable by the defrauded party, who may choose to rescind or affirm the contract✓ Correct
CAutomatically voided by the Commission
DOnly voidable if the fraud involved misrepresentation of price
Explanation
Fraudulent misrepresentation makes a contract voidable (not void) — the innocent party can choose to rescind the contract or affirm it (continue with it). If they discover the fraud after closing, they may seek rescission and damages.
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