Asked by Theodora Olympia on May 07, 2024

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Russell,45,has been suffering from a mental impairment for a long time.He signs a contract to sell his villa for $1 million to Andre.When Russell's wife Katie,who is also his court-appointed guardian,gets to know of the deal,she wants to ends the contract.Which of the following statements is true?

A) Andre cannot claim the villa until he has paid for it.
B) Russell has the right to enter into such a contract.
C) Katie need not worry because the contract is void.
D) The court will give primary preference to Russell's opinion.

Mental Impairment

A condition that limits a person's intellectual functioning or emotional wellbeing.

Void

A term describing a contract or legal agreement that has no legal force or effect, making it unenforceable by law.

Court-appointed Guardian

An individual assigned by a court to make legal decisions for another person who is unable to make those decisions themselves, typically due to age or incapacity.

  • Differentiate among contracts that are null, voidable, and enforceable with respect to mental capacity and the impact of intoxication.
  • Understand the role and implications of a court-adjudicated mental incompetency on contract formation and enforcement.
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Loubens EtienneMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
If a person is under guardianship at the time the contract is formed-that is,if a court has found a person mentally incompetent after holding a hearing on his mental competency and has appointed a guardian for him-the contract is considered void.