Contracts
A North Dakota purchase agreement that is 'voidable' differs from one that is 'void' in that a voidable contract:
AHas no legal effect at all
BCan be affirmed or rescinded by the protected party, giving it potential enforceability✓ Correct
CIs automatically cancelled by the courts
DIs only valid for 30 days
Explanation
A voidable contract is valid and enforceable unless the protected party (minor, person under duress, person with mental incapacity) chooses to rescind it. A void contract has no legal effect at all and cannot be affirmed. The distinction determines the legal options available to the parties.
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