Ted,a 17-year-old high school student,was hired to perform in four episodes of a TV series filmed in Vancouver.To keep up with his schoolwork,he contracted with Mr.Tech,of Technoland,for a $3000 laptop computer.He agreed to pay $500 as a down payment and the balance in monthly payments of $250.Read each of the following separately and indicate which is true.
A)If Ted doesn't make his payments,Tech can sue Ted's parents,because parents are liable for the debts of their minor children.
B)If this contract is in writing and Ted doesn't make his payments,Tech can sue Ted for breach of contract.
C)This contract is a legal contract enforceable against Ted.
D)This contract is a legal contract enforceable by Ted.
E)This contract is void; therefore,Tech can repossess the laptop,which is technically still his whether or not Ted makes the payments.

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C, DThis contract is a legal contract enforceable by Ted because minors can enter into contracts, and such contracts are generally considered voidable at the discretion of the minor. However, this does not necessarily mean the contract is automatically void or unenforceable against Ted. The contract is enforceable by Ted if he chooses to uphold it, indicating choice D is correct. Choice C is also true because, in many jurisdictions, contracts for necessary items (which could include a laptop for education purposes) entered into by minors can be considered binding and enforceable. However, the specifics can vary by jurisdiction, and the enforceability might depend on the nature of the goods or services and the minor's ability to understand the contract.

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