{"id":899,"count":1,"description":"\r\nJump to:\r\n<a href=\"#question1\">What is void?<\/a>\r\n<a href=\"#question2\">What is the difference between void and voidable?<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat is void?\r\n\r\nVoid is a legal classification. To say that a contract is void means that it does not fulfill the requirements of a valid contract, it is not legally binding or enforceable.\r\nA contract that is void in one that is missing any one of the essential elements that make a contract binding. (see Valid)\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat is the difference between void and voidable?\r\n\r\nA void contract starts out as not valid. For example, a contract made for a purpose that is not legal is a void contract.\r\nA voidable contract is a valid contract that contains provisions, or contingencies. 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