Jolie signs a contract with Keaton, an unlicensed physician, to perform plastic surgery-a medical procedure.The purpose of the licensing statute is to protect the public from unauthorized practitioners.This contract is enforceable by

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Contracts with unlicensed practitioners are generally unenforceable as they are illegal. Therefore, in this case, the contract with Keaton, an unlicensed physician, is unenforceable by both Jolie and Keaton. It is also unlikely that Jolie's medical insurance company would be able to enforce the contract as it would not cover services from unlicensed practitioners.

Jolie Signs a Contract with Keaton, an Unlicensed Physician, to Perform