Contracts
Under West Virginia contract law, a contract for the purchase of real estate entered into under fraudulent misrepresentation is:
AVoid from the beginning
BVoidable at the option of the defrauded party✓ Correct
CUnenforceable by either party
DFully enforceable despite the fraud
Explanation
A contract induced by fraudulent misrepresentation is voidable — the innocent (defrauded) party has the right to rescind the contract. If they choose to ratify it, the contract remains enforceable. Only a void contract has no legal effect from the beginning.
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