Asked by Jeremiah Starre on May 28, 2024
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In the case in the text,Zelnick v.Adams,why did the court decide legal services were not necessary for the minor's "position and condition" under the circumstances?
A) There were other methods of relief for the minor instead of costly legal action.
B) The evidence was clear that the minor did not have a claim against the trust.
C) Any interest the minor had in the trust would not be realized for many years.
D) The minor had parents willing and able to pay legal fees.
Position and Condition
This phrase generally relates to the state or circumstances of a particular situation or entity at a certain time.
Costly Legal Action
Legal proceedings that incur significant expenses, often involving litigation or dispute resolution processes.
- Discriminate between indispensable and dispensable items in minor-involved agreements.
- Evaluate legal protections available to minors in contractual agreements.
Verified Answer
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Autumn HamiltonJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The court found legal services were not necessary for the minor's "position and condition" under all the circumstances because any interest the minor had in his grandfather's trust would not be realized for at least 17 years.
Learning Objectives
- Discriminate between indispensable and dispensable items in minor-involved agreements.
- Evaluate legal protections available to minors in contractual agreements.