Robert Briscoe is 17 years old. He lies to Bouyers Auto about his age in order to induce them to sell him a new pickup truck. Bouyers falls for this lie and sells him the pickup. Under the prevailing view, Robert:

A) may disaffirm and get his money back.
B) may not disaffirm since he lied.
C) may only receive a portion of his money.
D) will receive his money less depreciation.

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Hailey Fearing · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Under the prevailing legal view, minors have the right to disaffirm contracts to protect them from their own lack of judgment and experience. This right typically allows them to get their money back, even if they misrepresented their age.

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