Contracts
Under Rhode Island law, a contract entered into by a minor (under 18) to purchase real property is:
AVoid and unenforceable
BVoidable at the minor's option✓ Correct
CFully enforceable as any other contract
DEnforceable only if a parent co-signs
Explanation
A contract entered into by a minor is voidable at the minor's option in Rhode Island. The minor can disaffirm the contract, but the adult party cannot void it.
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