A voidable contract under Section 2(i) is one that is
AEnforceable at the option of one or more of the parties, but not at the option of the other(s)
BWholly unenforceable from inception
CEnforceable only with the leave of the court
DEnforceable by either party at all times
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Enforceable at the option of one or more of the parties, but not at the option of the other(s)
Voidable contracts (e.g., contracts vitiated by coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation) are valid until rescinded by the party whose consent was so caused. Section 2(i) is the textbook definition.
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