Assume a minor enters a contract and misrepresents his age and later defrauds the other party. In some states, the other party can sue the minor under tort law, rather than contract law.

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Some states require the minor to place the adult party to the contract in the same situation that he or she was in before the contract. Others allow the adult to use tort law, rather than contract law, to sue the minor for fraud.

Assume a Minor Enters a Contract and Misrepresents His Age