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Samantha Conway
on Dec 20, 2024
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Mel is 17 years old but looks older than 18. He makes a contract to buy a car from Maisie, who is the age of majority. When Maisie finds out Mel's age, she may avoid the contract even if Mel did not misrepresent his age.
Age of Majority
The legally recognized age at which an individual is considered an adult and capable of making certain legal decisions.
Misrepresent
To provide false or misleading representations about something, often with the intent to deceive.
- Recognize the legal provisions available for safeguarding minors in contractual agreements, encompassing disaffirmance and ratification.
- Understand the repercussions of age falsification by minors when engaging in contractual agreements.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the legal provisions available for safeguarding minors in contractual agreements, encompassing disaffirmance and ratification.
- Understand the repercussions of age falsification by minors when engaging in contractual agreements.