Jessica, a minor, rented an apartment in Greenwich Village for $500 a month. She signed a one-year lease. After living there for three months, Jessica decided to move to another apartment complex. She is liable for the reasonable value of three months' rent at Greenwich Village, but not for the remaining nine months' rent. This is in accordance with the _____ provision of capacity to contract by minors.

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Necessaries are generally defined as those things that are essential to a minor's continued existence and general welfare. Minors are not liable for the value of necessaries they have purchased under a contract but have not received at the time they disaffirm. Hence, Jessica is liable for the reasonable value of three months' rent at Greenwich Village.

Jessica, a Minor, Rented an Apartment in Greenwich Village for $500