Asked by Kaitlyn Guevara on Apr 27, 2024

verifed

Verified

The right of minors to avoid a contract as a means of protecting themselves against their own improvidence and against overreaching adults is called:

A) emancipation.
B) ratification.
C) adjudication.
D) disaffirmance.

Disaffirmance

The legal right of a party to reject or void a contract or agreement, often due to factors like minority status or duress.

Improvidence

Lack of foresight or care in managing finances, often leading to unnecessary expenditure or loss.

  • Familiarize oneself with the concept of disaffirmance, including the exact conditions that enable a contract to be rescinded.
verifed

Verified Answer

EK
Emily KonoldApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Minors have the right to avoid contracts as a means of protection against their own improvidence and against overreaching by adults.The exercise of this right to avoid a contract is called disaffirmance.