Contracts
Which of the following would NOT make a contract void ab initio (void from the beginning)?
AAn illegal purpose
BBoth parties being under the age of 18
CA contract to sell property owned by neither party
DFailure of one party to perform a contractual duty✓ Correct
Explanation
Failure to perform (breach of contract) makes a contract voidable or gives rise to remedies — it does not make the contract void from the beginning. Illegal purpose, lack of capacity, or impossibility may render contracts void ab initio.
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