Asked by Annette Herrera on Apr 29, 2024
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Which of the following contracts is void?
A) A contract made by an unemancipated minor.
B) A contract made by a person who has been adjudicated insane and institutionalized.
C) A contract made by a person under the influence of mind-altering drugs.
D) A contract made by a minor who receives no support from a parent or guardian.
Adjudicated Insane
A legal determination that an individual lacks the mental capacity to manage their personal affairs or to stand trial due to mental illness.
Unemancipated Minor
A minor who is still under the legal control of their parents or guardians and has not been granted autonomy through emancipation.
Mind-Altering Drugs
Substances that can significantly change a person's mood, perception, or brain function.
- Differentiate between void and voidable contracts in terms of the parties' legal capacity.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A bargain is considered to be void if,at the time of formation of the bargain,a court had already adjudicated one or more of the parties to be mentally incompetent or one or more of the parties was so impaired that he/she could not even manifest assent.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between void and voidable contracts in terms of the parties' legal capacity.