Since public policy does not favor intoxication, the courts tend to be unsympathetic to intoxicated parties and will ________.
A) void all contracts due to incapacity.
B) fairly liberally interpret behavior that seems like ratification.
C) judge the contract on reasonable person standards in interpreting the contract.
D) disaffirm the portions the court believes are one-sided.
E) invalidate the entire contract.

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Courts often interpret actions that seem like ratification (confirmation or acceptance of a contract) fairly liberally when it comes to intoxicated parties. This means that if an intoxicated person's behavior can be seen as an acceptance or confirmation of the contract terms, courts are likely to uphold those terms, reflecting a general legal principle that does not favor intoxication as a defense against contractual obligations.

Since Public Policy Does Not Favor Intoxication, the Courts Tend