Question 1

Minors are liable in a quasi contract for the reasonable value of any necessaries furnished to them.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A contract between an adult and a minor is

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A)   voidable only by the minor.
B)   voidable only by the adult.
C)   unenforceable.
D)   void.

Question 3

In virtually all states a person reaches the age of majority at eighteen for the purpose of making a contract.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An intoxicated person may avoid a contract on becoming sober

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A)   only if the other party had reason to know that the person was drunk and did not understand the consequences of the transaction.
B)   under any circumstances.
C)   only if he or she was slightly intoxicated.
D)   only if the contract is one for necessaries.

Question 5

The minor's obligation to pay for necessaries is based on the theory of quasi contract. This theory protects

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A)   minors in their dealings with adults.
B)   adults in their dealings with minors.
C)   minors in their dealings with other minors.
D)   minors in their dealings with a parent or guardian.

Question 6

A minor may disaffirm a contract

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A)   at any time up until a reasonable time after reaching majority.
B)   only after reaching majority.
C)   but must do so before reaching majority.
D)   if it is for necessaries.

Question 7

Necessaries include

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A)   the basics-food, clothing and shelter.
B)   the services of an attorney.
C)   things included in the minor's station in life.
D)   all of these.

Question 8

Todd, an emancipated minor, rented an apartment from Baker at $300 a month. At the end of a year, Todd moved out without paying the last two months' rent. Todd claimed that since he was a minor, he was not liable for the $600. Was he correct?

Accepted Answer

No. Minors are liable for the ...

Question 9

The contracts of mentally ill persons not judged insane by the courts are

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A)   void.
B)   able to be disaffirmed if made during a period of normalcy.
C)   binding on the persons' guardians.
D)   none of these.

Question 10

After a minor reaches the legal age of majority, he or she may disaffirm an executed contract for a luxury made while a minor only if he or she

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A)   accurately represented his or her age when the item was purchased.
B)   acts within a reasonable length of time.
C)   disaffirms in writing.
D)   returns the luxury item in new or unused condition.

Question 11

Three months before his 18th birthday, Martin bought a used motorcycle for $3,000 cash. Two years later Martin wanted to disaffirm the contract. May he legally do so?

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No. Minors may disaffirm a con...

Question 12

Ratification of a contract by a minor cannot be implied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Of the following, the item most likely to be considered a necessary, thus obligating a minor to become liable for payment, is

Accepted Answer

A)   paying an employment agency for securing a job.
B)   rent on an apartment.
C)   attorneys' fees.
D)   all of these.

Question 14

In most states (majority rule) a minor may disaffirm a contract even though the consideration received cannot be returned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The right of a minor or other incompetent party to avoid a contract is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The right of a minor or other...

Question 16

A minor's willingness to be bound by a contract he or she has made is called ____________________.

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The answer of A minor's willingness to be bound by...

Question 17

Craven, a minor, sold her exercise bicycle to Franklin, an adult, who resold it to Lavin, a good faith purchaser. Lavin's title to the bicycle is

Accepted Answer

A)   voidable.
B)   valid.
C)   void.
D)   unenforceable.

Question 18

Grasso sold her computer to Robb for $1,500, payable in thirty days. Robb had misrepresented his age as twenty-one when in fact he was only seventeen. At the end of the thirty days, Robb returned the computer and disaffirmed the purchase. Grasso refused to accept the computer and sued Robb for the purchase price. Will Grasso succeed?

Accepted Answer

No. Minors may disaf...

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ is an adult appointed by the courts to have custody and care of an incompetent party.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ is an adult appointed by...

Question 20

Legally declared (by a court) insane persons can be liable for necessaries in quasi-contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Capacity

Minors are liable in a quasi contract for the reasonable value of any necessaries furnished to them.

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A minor's willingness to be bound by a contract he or she has made is called ____________________.

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Of the following, the item most likely to be considered a necessary, thus obligating a minor to become liable for payment, is

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A minor may disaffirm a contract

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In most states (majority rule) a minor may disaffirm a contract even though the consideration received cannot be returned.

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Three months before his 18^th birthday, Martin bought a used motorcycle for $3,000 cash. Two years later Martin wanted to disaffirm the contract. May he legally do so?

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No. Minors may disaffirm a con...
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The contracts of mentally ill persons not judged insane by the courts are

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Todd, an emancipated minor, rented an apartment from Baker at $300 a month. At the end of a year, Todd moved out without paying the last two months' rent. Todd claimed that since he was a minor, he was not liable for the $600. Was he correct?

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No. Minors are liable for the ...
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A contract between an adult and a minor is

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No. Minors may disaf...
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The minor's obligation to pay for necessaries is based on the theory of quasi contract. This theory protects

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In virtually all states a person reaches the age of majority at eighteen for the purpose of making a contract.

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Necessaries include

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An intoxicated person may avoid a contract on becoming sober

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After a minor reaches the legal age of majority, he or she may disaffirm an executed contract for a luxury made while a minor only if he or she

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The right of a minor or other incompetent party to avoid a contract is called ____________________.

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Ratification of a contract by a minor cannot be implied.

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Legally declared (by a court) insane persons can be liable for necessaries in quasi-contract.

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A(n) ____________________ is an adult appointed by the courts to have custody and care of an incompetent party.

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Craven, a minor, sold her exercise bicycle to Franklin, an adult, who resold it to Lavin, a good faith purchaser. Lavin's title to the bicycle is

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Exam 9: Capacity

Minors are liable in a quasi contract for the reasonable value of any necessaries furnished to them.

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A minor's willingness to be bound by a contract he or she has made is called ____________________.

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Of the following, the item most likely to be considered a necessary, thus obligating a minor to become liable for payment, is

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A minor may disaffirm a contract

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In most states (majority rule) a minor may disaffirm a contract even though the consideration received cannot be returned.

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Three months before his 18th birthday, Martin bought a used motorcycle for $3,000 cash. Two years later Martin wanted to disaffirm the contract. May he legally do so?

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The contracts of mentally ill persons not judged insane by the courts are

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Todd, an emancipated minor, rented an apartment from Baker at $300 a month. At the end of a year, Todd moved out without paying the last two months' rent. Todd claimed that since he was a minor, he was not liable for the $600. Was he correct?

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A contract between an adult and a minor is

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Correct AnswerverifiedNo. Minors may disaf...View AnswerShow Answer

The minor's obligation to pay for necessaries is based on the theory of quasi contract. This theory protects

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In virtually all states a person reaches the age of majority at eighteen for the purpose of making a contract.

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Necessaries include

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An intoxicated person may avoid a contract on becoming sober

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After a minor reaches the legal age of majority, he or she may disaffirm an executed contract for a luxury made while a minor only if he or she

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The right of a minor or other incompetent party to avoid a contract is called ____________________.

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Ratification of a contract by a minor cannot be implied.

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Legally declared (by a court) insane persons can be liable for necessaries in quasi-contract.

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A(n) ____________________ is an adult appointed by the courts to have custody and care of an incompetent party.

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Craven, a minor, sold her exercise bicycle to Franklin, an adult, who resold it to Lavin, a good faith purchaser. Lavin's title to the bicycle is

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