Mariah, a young woman aged 17, went shopping. She purchased a new coat on credit at a clothing store. Later the same day, she took her expensive watch to a jewellery shop to have a new watch band installed. While in the shop, she purchased on credit an additional watch for herself, and a silver bracelet as a gift for a friend. When the merchants later requested payment, Mariah refused to pay. Mariah is not bound by the contract to purchase the silver bracelet, because it is a non-necessary item for a minor.

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Minors are generally not bound by contracts for non-necessary items, such as luxury goods or gifts, as these do not fall under the category of necessities like food, clothing, or shelter, for which a minor may be held responsible.

Mariah, a Young Woman Aged 17, Went Shopping