The court may hold that a contract is "void," "voidable," "unenforceable," or "illegal." Which of the following is true with regard to these terms and the court's use of them?
A) "Void" is the same as "unenforceable."
B) If a contract is held to be void, it never was a contract.
C) If a contract is unenforceable, it means it doesn't exist.
D) If a contract is held to be illegal, the plaintiff will get some help, because the court will try to put the parties back to their original position.
E) If a contract is held to be void, it was a contract, but for some reason, one party can end it.

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If a contract is held to be void, it means that it was never a contract in the first place. This could be due to factors such as lack of capacity, illegality, or mistake. "Unenforceable" means that a contract exists, but for some reason, it cannot be enforced by the court. In such cases, the court will not provide relief to either party. If a contract is illegal, it means that it violates a statute or public policy and therefore cannot be enforced by the court. Finally, if a contract is voidable, it means that one or both parties have the option to either enforce it or void it.

The Court May Hold That a Contract Is "Void," "Voidable