Asked by Reuben Acosta on Jul 22, 2024

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Which of the following is some sort of mental or physical defect that prevents a person from being able to enter into a legally binding contract?

A) Undue influence
B) Subjugation
C) Duress
D) Incapacity
E) Insubordination

Legally Binding Contract

A legally binding contract is an agreement between parties that is enforceable by law, meaning each party has legal obligations they must fulfill.

Mental Defect

A condition involving cognitive impairment or significant loss of intellectual functioning, which can impact legal responsibilities and rights.

Incapacity

Lacking the ability, power, or legal qualification to act, make decisions, or give consent.

  • Understand and discriminate between agreements classified as invalid, cancellable, or legally unenforceable, under various conditions including dealings with minors, under the influence of substances, and mental incapacity.
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Nickia HughesJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Incapacity,or incompetence,as it is sometimes called,is some sort of mental or physical defect that prevents a natural person from being able to enter into a legally binding contract.Depending on the nature of his or her mental or physical defect,a person may have either no capacity,and therefore any attempted contract is void,or limited capacity,resulting in the ability to form only voidable contracts.