Irma retains Jerry as her authorized agent, unaware that Jerry is a mi?nor. Jerry enters into a contract with Ken on Irma's be?half. The contract is

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Irma is bound by the contract entered into by Jerry on her behalf, even if Jerry is a minor. The contract is considered binding because Irma authorized Jerry to act as her agent which creates a legal relationship between Jerry and Ken. The fact that Jerry is a minor does not necessarily invalidate the contract because Irma, the principal in the agency relationship, is an adult capable of creating contractual obligations.

Irma Retains Jerry as Her Authorized Agent, Unaware That Jerry