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. Mariah would be liable for the payment for the coat, if the coat was a "necessary."

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Under the law, minors (those under the age of 18) can be held liable for contracts for necessities, which are goods or services essential for their well-being, such as clothing, food, and shelter. If the coat is considered a necessary for Mariah, she would be legally obligated to pay for it.

Mariah, a Young Woman Aged 17, Went Shopping