Law, Business, and Society 9th Edition by Tony McAdams

Exercise 40

White, a 17-year-old high school sophomore, operated a trucking business, including hiring drivers, securing jobs, and so forth. He lived with his parents and received his food, clothing, and shelter from them. Valencia operated a garage and repaired White's equipment until they had a disagreement over replacement of a motor. White then disaffirmed his contract with Valencia and refused to pay what he owed. At trial the jury found that White had caused the damage to the motor, but the court held that White could disaffirm the contract and required Valencia to refund any money paid to White under the contract. Valencia appealed.
a. Is the fact that White was in business for himself in any way relevant to the outcome of this case Explain.
b. Decide the case. Explain. See Valencia v. White, 654 P.2d 287 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1982).