Contracts
Under Washington law, a minor (person under 18) who signs a real estate purchase and sale agreement has entered into a contract that is:
AVoid and completely unenforceable
BVoidable — the minor may disaffirm the contract but the other party cannot✓ Correct
CBinding on all parties equally
DEnforceable only if a parent co-signs
Explanation
Contracts signed by minors are voidable (not void) — the minor can elect to disaffirm the contract within a reasonable time after reaching majority. However, the adult party cannot use the minor's lack of capacity to void the contract.
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