Question 1

If a minor has paid more than he or she should have been charged, then he or she can:

Accepted Answer

The minor can recover the overcharged amount by seeking a refund or filing a claim. However, options A and C are not relevant in this situation as specific performance and punitive damages are not applicable for overcharging cases, and option B is not true as minors do have legal rights to seek compensation for overcharging.

Question 2

In most cases, whether the contract has not yet been performed (an executory contract) or has been fully performed (an executed contract), the minor may ________ the contract.

Accepted Answer

Minors have the right to disaffirm or void a contract, whether it is executory or executed, as they are considered to lack the capacity to enter into a binding agreement. Emancipation is a legal process where a minor is granted the rights and responsibilities of an adult before reaching the age of majority. Necessitate means to make something necessary or require it. Subordinate refers to the act of making something less important or placing it in a lower rank or position.

Question 3

With regard to minors' contracts, silence or inaction is the basis for a voidable contract becoming a valid and enforceable contract through:

Accepted Answer

Ratification is the act of accepting or confirming a voidable contract which then makes it valid and enforceable. In the case of minors' contracts, silence or inaction can serve as a form of ratification. This means that if a minor does not take any action within a reasonable time to disaffirm the contract after reaching the age of majority, the contract becomes valid and enforceable.

Question 4

In some cases, the courts have held that contracts made by minors who are nearly adults or that deal with a business are:

Accepted Answer

The answer of In some cases, the courts have held...

Question 5

If a reasonable period of time passes after a minor reaches legal age and he or she has said nothing about disaffirming the contract, then in the eyes of the law it is considered as:

Accepted Answer

When a minor reaches legal age and does not disaffirm the contract within a reasonable period of time, it is considered as ratified - meaning that they have accepted the terms and conditions of the contract and are bound by it. The other choices are not applicable in this scenario as the minor has not disaffirmed the contract, nor has the contract been avoided or deemed void.

Question 6

In some cases, the courts have held that contracts made by minors who are nearly adults or that deal with a business are:

Accepted Answer

Contracts made by minors who are nearly adults (i.e. those who are 17 years old) and contracts that deal with business are generally enforceable contracts. While minors are typically not legally bound by contracts, there are exceptions for these types of contracts.

Question 7

A person who has not yet reached the age of majority is considered a:

Accepted Answer

A person who has not yet reached the age of majority is considered a minor, meaning they are under the legal age of adulthood and typically require parental or guardian consent for certain actions such as signing contracts or making medical decisions.

Question 8

Disaffirmance may be done by the minor:

Accepted Answer

Disaffirmance may be done by the minor within a reasonable time after reaching adulthood. This means that the minor may choose to void the contract after they have reached the age of majority, but there is no set timeframe for when this must be done. It is important to note that if the minor continues to affirm the contract after reaching the age of majority, they may lose their right to disaffirm. Therefore, it is generally recommended that disaffirmance be done as soon as possible after reaching adulthood. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not accurately portray the timing of disaffirmance.

Question 9

Once a minor marries, or voluntarily separates from parents or guardians, he or she assumes adult responsibilities and is considered to have:

Accepted Answer

Emancipation is the legal process where a minor is granted certain adult rights and status, such as the ability to make their own medical and financial decisions, and no longer requires parental approval or consent. Getting married or voluntarily separating from parents or guardians are examples of situations where a minor may be granted emancipation. Therefore, option B is the best answer. The other options (A, C, and D) are not relevant or accurate in this context.

Question 10

Once the minor reaches the legal age of majority, and if he or she agrees to the terms of the contract, then the contract is said to be:

Accepted Answer

Once the minor reaches the legal age of majority and agrees to the terms of the contract, it is said to be ratified. Ratification means that the person now fully accepts the terms of the contract and is bound by its terms.

Question 11

The nature of a contract for necessaries must bear some relationship to a minor's individual needs and to his or her:

Accepted Answer

The nature of a contract for necessaries must bear some relationship to a minor's social and financial status. This is because the contract is meant to provide for the basic and essential needs of the minor, taking into consideration their ability to pay for it. The minor's legal understanding, professional status, and moral behavior are not directly relevant to the nature of the contract for necessaries.

Question 12

In the case of minors' contracts, silence or inaction is the basis for a(n) ________ contract becoming a valid, enforceable contract through ratification.

Accepted Answer

When a minor enters into a contract, it is generally considered to be voidable, meaning that the minor has the option to either affirm or disaffirm the contract. However, if the minor remains silent, or takes no action to disaffirm the contract within a reasonable period of time after reaching the age of majority, the contract may be considered ratified and become valid and enforceable. Therefore, the correct answer is D) voidable.

Question 13

If a minor enters into a contract relating to food, shelter, clothing, ?employment, and medical care, then such a contract is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A contract for necessaries is a legally binding agreement entered into by a minor to obtain basic necessities like food, shelter, clothing, employment, and medical care. Such agreements are enforceable against the minor, and the minor cannot back out of the contract due to their age. This is because the law recognizes that minors should have access to basic necessities to live a healthy life, and it is the responsibility of the adult to provide them with those necessities.

Question 14

As per the _________, a person attains the age of majority on the anniversary date of his or her birth.

Accepted Answer

The "modern birthday rule" states that a person attains the age of majority on the anniversary date of his or her birth, marking the transition into legal adulthood.

Question 15

Most contracts made by persons who have not reached the age of majority are:

Accepted Answer

Contracts made by persons who have not reached the age of majority (usually 18) are considered voidable. This means that they have the option to either enforce the contract or void it. They can do this up until a reasonable time after reaching the age of majority.

Question 16

The status of a contract between a minor and an adult is generally:

Accepted Answer

A contract between a minor and an adult is generally subject to the minor's disaffirmance, meaning that the minor can choose to void the contract at any time before reaching the age of majority or within a reasonable time thereafter. The contract is not voidable at the instance of the adult, and a third party does not have the power to void the contract between the minor and the adult. The adult also cannot ratify the contract on behalf of the minor.

Question 17

Once a minor reaches the age of majority, in order to make the contracts entered into by the minor enforceable, it must be:

Accepted Answer

Once a minor reaches the age of majority, they have the option to ratify or enforce the contracts they entered into while still a minor. Ratification means the contract is no longer voidable and becomes fully enforceable. In contrast, avoidance, disaffirmance, or invalidation would render the contract unenforceable. Therefore, the best choice is D (ratified).

Question 18

Disaffirming a contract would amount to:

Accepted Answer

Disaffirming a contract means to avoid or nullify it, usually because one party was not legally able to enter into the agreement.

Question 19

Once a minor reaches the legal age of majority, if he or she disagrees with the terms of a contract and thereafter expresses his or her unwillingness to be bound by the contract within a reasonable time, then the contract is said to be:

Accepted Answer

When a minor reaches the legal age of majority and expresses their unwillingness to be bound by a contract, it is known as disaffirming the contract. Therefore, the best choice is C, disaffirmed.

Question 20

In some states the minor may avoid the contract even if he or she falsely represented himself or herself as:

Accepted Answer

In many jurisdictions, a minor can disaffirm a contract on the basis of minority, even if they misrepresented themselves as being of legal age at the time of entering into the contract. This is because the law aims to protect minors from their lack of experience and judgment.

Quiz 11: Competent Parties

If a minor has paid more than he or she should have been charged, then he or she can:

In most cases, whether the contract has not yet been performed (an executory contract) or has been fully performed (an executed contract) , the minor may ________ the contract.

With regard to minors' contracts, silence or inaction is the basis for a voidable contract becoming a valid and enforceable contract through:

In some cases, the courts have held that contracts made by minors who are nearly adults or that deal with a business are:

If a reasonable period of time passes after a minor reaches legal age and he or she has said nothing about disaffirming the contract, then in the eyes of the law it is considered as:

In some cases, the courts have held that contracts made by minors who are nearly adults or that deal with a business are:

A person who has not yet reached the age of majority is considered a:

Disaffirmance may be done by the minor:

Once a minor marries, or voluntarily separates from parents or guardians, he or she assumes adult responsibilities and is considered to have:

Once the minor reaches the legal age of majority, and if he or she agrees to the terms of the contract, then the contract is said to be:

The nature of a contract for necessaries must bear some relationship to a minor's individual needs and to his or her:

In the case of minors' contracts, silence or inaction is the basis for a(n) ________ contract becoming a valid, enforceable contract through ratification.

If a minor enters into a contract relating to food, shelter, clothing, ?employment, and medical care, then such a contract is known as a:

As per the _________, a person attains the age of majority on the anniversary date of his or her birth.

Most contracts made by persons who have not reached the age of majority are:

The status of a contract between a minor and an adult is generally:

Once a minor reaches the age of majority, in order to make the contracts entered into by the minor enforceable, it must be:

Disaffirming a contract would amount to:

Once a minor reaches the legal age of majority, if he or she disagrees with the terms of a contract and thereafter expresses his or her unwillingness to be bound by the contract within a reasonable time, then the contract is said to be:

In some states the minor may avoid the contract even if he or she falsely represented himself or herself as: