Geri is a minor. Without her parents' knowledge, she signs a contract to buy an airline ticket to Hawaii for spring break. Geri's parents are liable for
A) the entire price of the ticket.
B) no part of the price of the ticket.
C) up to half of the price of the ticket.
D) up to two-thirds of the price of the ticket.

Question

Geri is a minor. Without her parents' knowledge, she signs a contract to buy an airline ticket to Hawaii for spring break. Geri's parents are liable for​
A) ​the entire price of the ticket.
B) ​no part of the price of the ticket.
C) ​up to half of the price of the ticket.
D) ​up to two-thirds of the price of the ticket.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Geri is a minor and therefore cannot enter into a binding contract without the consent of her parents or legal guardians. Since Geri's parents did not give their consent or knowledge of the contract, they are not liable for any part of the price of the airline ticket.

Geri Is a Minor