Asked by Shalini Ballur on May 13, 2024
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Since public policy does not favor intoxication, the courts tend to be unsympathetic to intoxicated parties and will ________.
A) void all contracts due to incapacity.
B) fairly liberally interpret behavior that seems like ratification.
C) judge the contract on reasonable person standards in interpreting the contract.
D) disaffirm the portions the court believes are one-sided.
E) invalidate the entire contract.
Public Policy
Principles and standards considered by the government in the administration of justice and the enactment of laws, reflecting the social and economic priorities of the community.
Intoxication
The state of being impaired or influenced by the consumption of alcohol or drugs.
Ratification
The act of officially approving or confirming an agreement or action, making it valid and binding.
- Understand the effects of intoxication on contract enforceability and the concept of voidable contracts.
Verified Answer
M?
Muhittin ?ekerda?May 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Courts often interpret actions that seem like ratification (confirmation or acceptance of a contract) fairly liberally when it comes to intoxicated parties. This means that if an intoxicated person's behavior can be seen as an acceptance or confirmation of the contract terms, courts are likely to uphold those terms, reflecting a general legal principle that does not favor intoxication as a defense against contractual obligations.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the effects of intoxication on contract enforceability and the concept of voidable contracts.