17-year-old Robert purchased a car from King that was then destroyed by fire. Robert sued to recover the price of the car. The court would hold that:
A) no contract existed; Robert relied on King to his detriment
B) no contract existed because Robert is too young to enter into a contract; his parents are parties to the contract
C) a contract existed, but Robert was a minor and so could disaffirm the contract and get a full refund
D) a contract existed, but the uneven bargaining positions of the parties allowed the court to render the contract void as in violation of public policy
E) a contract existed that Robert could disaffirm, but he could only collect a refund equal to the value of the car after the fire

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The Answer of 17-year-old Robert purchased a car from King that was then destroyed by fire. Robert sued to recover the price of the car. The court would hold that:
A) no contract existed; Robert relied on King to his detriment
B) no contract existed because Robert is too young to enter into a contract; his parents are parties to the contract
C) a contract existed, but Robert was a minor and so could disaffirm the contract and get a full refund
D) a contract existed, but the uneven bargaining positions of the parties allowed the court to render the contract void as in violation of public policy
E) a contract existed that Robert could disaffirm, but he could only collect a refund equal to the value of the car after the fire

17-Year-Old Robert Purchased a Car from King That Was Then