Contracts
Under Oregon law, a contract signed by a person under the influence of alcohol or drugs may be:
AAlways void and unenforceable
BVoidable at the option of the person who was impaired, if they lacked capacity at the time of signing✓ Correct
CAutomatically ratified once the person sobers up
DValid only if witnessed by a licensed notary
Explanation
A person who lacks contractual capacity due to impairment may have grounds to void (rescind) the contract. Contracts signed by mentally incapacitated persons are voidable — the affected party can disaffirm the contract upon regaining capacity, provided they act promptly.
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