Asked by
Carter Ottmann
on Dec 18, 2024
Verified
Mariah, a young woman aged 17, went shopping. She purchased a new coat on credit at a clothing store. Later the same day, she took her expensive watch to a jewellery shop to have a new watch band installed. While in the shop, she purchased on credit an additional watch for herself, and a silver bracelet as a gift for a friend. When the merchants later requested payment, Mariah refused to pay. Minors are not liable for non-necessary purchases, and Mariah would only be required to return a non-necessary coat to avoid the contract.
Non-necessary Purchases
Expenditures on items or services that are not essential for basic living or business operations.
Minors
Individuals under the legal age of adulthood, typically under 18 years old, who have limited legal rights and responsibilities.
Contract
A legal agreement between parties that creates mutual obligations enforceable by law.
- Identify the distinctions between obligatory and non-obligatory components in contracts with minors.
Verified Answer
JO
Learning Objectives
- Identify the distinctions between obligatory and non-obligatory components in contracts with minors.