Contracts
In Washington, a purchase agreement that is unenforceable differs from one that is void in that:
ABoth terms mean the same thing
BAn unenforceable contract existed but cannot be enforced; a void contract never legally existed✓ Correct
CA void contract can be ratified; an unenforceable one cannot
DOnly courts can determine which contracts are void
Explanation
A void contract has no legal effect from the beginning (as if it never existed). An unenforceable contract was formed but cannot be enforced due to some procedural defect (like being oral when the Statute of Frauds requires writing).
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