Mikayla, an agent for Nahir, enters into a contract on Nahir's behalf with Onora that must be in writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds. Mikayla's authority to enter into this contract is not in writing. Under the equal dignity rule, this contract is
A) enforceable.
B) void.
C) voidable at Nahir's option.
D) voidable at Onora's option.

Question

Mikayla, an agent for Nahir, enters into a contract on Nahir's behalf with Onora that must be in writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds. Mikayla's authority to enter into this contract is not in writing. Under the equal dignity rule, this contract is​
A) ​enforceable.
B) ​void.
C) ​voidable at Nahir's option.
D) ​voidable at Onora's option.

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Under the equal dignity rule, if a contract must be in writing to be enforceable, the agent's authority to enter into that contract must also be in writing. If it is not, the contract is voidable at the principal's (Nahir's) option.

Mikayla, an Agent for Nahir, Enters into a Contract on Nahir's