Contracts
Under Rhode Island law, which of the following would make a contract for the sale of real estate void (not merely voidable)?
AThe buyer was 17 years old at signing
BThe contract was signed under duress
CThe contract's purpose is illegal✓ Correct
DThe seller was intoxicated when signing
Explanation
A contract with an illegal purpose is void ab initio (from the beginning) and has no legal effect. Contracts involving incapacity (minors, intoxication) or duress are voidable, not void.
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