[Zaltar Zeb] Zeb suffers from delusions that he is from the planet Zaltar. Zeb's contract with DigiTV, his digital television service provider, has expired. After comparing his past payments to the potential savings from satellite television provider SatTV, Zeb decides to sign a two-year contract with SatTV. After six months with SatTV, Zeb realizes he paid less with DigiTV and he now wants to be released from his contract with SatTV.
-Is the SatTV contract legally binding on Zeb?
A) No, because he did not ratify the contract.
B) Yes, because, even though Zeb understands the nature of the contract and the obligations it imposes, Zeb did not disaffirm the contract within a reasonable period of time.
C) No, because contracts with mentally incapacitated persons are void, unless expressly ratified.
D) No, because contracts with mentally incapacitated persons are void.
E) Yes, although Zeb may suffer from mental problems, Zeb appears to still understand the nature of the contract and the obligations it imposes.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Zeb's delusions about being from another planet do not necessarily impact his capacity to understand and engage in contracts. The key factor is whether he understands the nature and obligations of the contract, which, based on the information provided, he does. His regret over the financial comparison does not invalidate the contract.

[Zaltar Zeb] Zeb Suffers from Delusions That He Is from the Planet