17-year-old Robert purchased a car from King that was later 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) none of the other choices

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The Answer of 17-year-old Robert purchased a car from King that was later 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) none of the other choices

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