Asked by Matthew Pereira on May 21, 2024

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Minors can disaffirm contracts for necessaries, but they will still be held liable for the reasonable value of the necessary.

Disaffirm Contracts

The legal ability of one party, often a minor or someone not fully competent, to declare a contract void and release themselves from any contractual obligations.

Necessaries

Goods or services that are essential for maintaining a person's health, education, comfort, or welfare.

Reasonable Value

The fair or market value of a service or item, determined by considering what a willing buyer would pay and a willing seller would accept.

  • Identify the prerequisites for contract ratification and its effects on the legality of contracts executed by minors, including the ramifications of disaffirmance.
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sravani konchadaMay 24, 2024
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Explanation :
Minors can disaffirm most contracts they enter into, but if the contract is for necessaries (such as food, clothing, shelter), they can still be held liable for the reasonable value of these items to ensure they cannot unjustly benefit from their age while receiving essential goods or services.