What is the outcome if a contract is declared void?

When a contract is declared void, the outcome is that it is treated as if it never existed. This means that the contractual obligations and rights outlined within the agreement are nullified, and neither party can enforce any terms or conditions. The legal interpretation of a void contract recognizes that it lacks legal effect from the beginning, which is often due to reasons such as illegality or lack of capacity to contract. As a result, parties involved cannot claim any rights or obligations under that contract, making it as though the contract never took place.

In contrast, other options suggest that a void contract may still have some enforceability or require further legal action, which is not the case. A void contract does not need a court's confirmation to be considered invalid; it automatically holds no legal weight.