Zena, age17, lives on her own and pays all her own expenses, including groceries, rent and electric bills. If she makes a contract to buy a surround sound system for her television, she may not, in most jurisdictions, assert her minority status and set aside the contract.

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In most jurisdictions, minors (those under the age of 18) have the legal right to disaffirm or void contracts they enter into with adults, with certain exceptions (such as contracts for necessities). Since a surround sound system for a television is not considered a necessity, Zena could likely assert her minority status to void the contract.

Zena, Age17, Lives on Her Own and Pays All Her