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 was a contract, but for some reason, one party can end it.
C) 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.
D) If a contract is unenforceable, it means it doesn't exist.
E) If a contract is held to be void, it never was a contract.

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A contract that is held to be void means it never had any legal effect or existence as a contract.

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