Maryland Home Improvement PSI Practice Exam

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If a company leases a property for use as a gambling casino where it is prohibited by state law, how is this contract defined?

Void.
Voidable.
Valid.
Unenforceable.

The correct answer is: Void.

In this scenario, the contract for leasing the property to operate a gambling casino is defined as void because it involves an illegal purpose. A void contract is one that is not legally enforceable from the moment it is created due to its unlawful nature. Since operating a gambling casino is prohibited by state law in this case, any agreement made to engage in such activity lacks legal validity and cannot be recognized or enforced by courts. The concept of a void contract is crucial in understanding the implications of engaging in illegal activities through contractual agreements. In contrast, voidable contracts are those that may be affirmed or rejected at the discretion of one party but can still be legal if both parties agree to the terms. A valid contract is one that adheres to all legal requirements and is enforceable, while an unenforceable contract is one that, although valid, cannot be enforced in court due to some procedural issue or specific defenses available, not because of an illegal purpose. In this case, however, the outright illegality leads to the classification of the contract as void.