However, as the circuit court correctly pointed out, the doctrine of ratification does not apply to a contract which is void at its inception. Perry v. Milwaukee Bd. of Sch. Directors, 131 Wis.2d 380, 385, 388 N.W.2d 638, 640 (Ct.App. 1986). We have already held this contract is illegal; therefore, it is void from its inception.