Contracts
Under Washington law, a real estate purchase agreement signed by a minor (under 18) is:
AVoid from the beginning
BVoidable at the minor's option✓ Correct
CBinding on both parties if a parent witnessed it
DValid if the minor pays earnest money
Explanation
Contracts signed by minors (under 18) in Washington are voidable at the minor's option. The minor may disaffirm the contract, but the adult party cannot void the contract simply because the other party is a minor.
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