Contract - Signed vs Accepted vs Effective Date

Not sure where to post this... but would appreciate advice/opinions.

I filled out an application on 12/22.

The company representative took this application on 12/22.

A few days later, if I was to fill out the application again one of the questions I would have to answer 'true' to would cause my application to be rejected.

The effective date on the application is 1/1, and if I had to fill out the paperwork today I would still need to answer true to that question (which would cause my application to be rejected).

Today in the mail I received acceptance paperwork with an effective date of 1/1.


Is my application now void? Or is the fact that I filled it out, signed and dated before the change good enough? I'm confused because the answer to the question changed between my submission and effective date.



Thanks.

Message edited 1/11/2011 5:34:03 PM.

Re: Contract - Signed vs Accepted vs Effective Date

Depends what is in the contact. Is there language regarding pending applications? There should be some exit clause.