Dottie, 15 years old, purchases a pint of milk and drinks it all. While she is not old enough to have contractual capacity, under what theory would she be held liable for this item that is necessary for her health and welfare?

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Necessaries doctrine holds that minors are liable for the cost of essential items like food, clothing, and shelter, which includes the pint of milk Dottie purchased.

Dottie, 15 Years Old, Purchases a Pint of Milk and Drinks