Contract misrepresentation is described as which of the following?

• A. Void
• B. Voidable
• C. Illegal
• D. Unenforceable

Answer: (B)

Misrepresentation makes a contract voidable by the party who relied on the false information. It’s not treated as if the contract never existed from the start (void), nor is it inherently illegal or unenforceable. Instead, the misled party has the option to rescind (cancel) the contract or to affirm it and potentially seek damages. In real estate practice, a false statement about a material fact—such as property condition or history—can give the buyer the right to void the agreement or pursue remedies, because the misrepresentation affected the decision to enter the contract.