Asked by Sandra Belgarde on Jun 21, 2024
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Which of the following is a criticism of the traditional rule of restitution in the case of minors who have disaffirmed a contract?
A) It allows adults to ratify a contract with a minor.
B) It allows a minor to be exploited in a contract.
C) It does not allow a minor to disaffirm a bargain.
D) It is harsh on innocent adults who have dealt fairly with minors.
Restitution
A remedy whereby one is able to obtain the return of that which he has given the other party, or an amount of money equivalent to that which he has given the other party.
Disaffirmed Contract
A contract that has been declared void or invalid by one of the parties involved, often due to reasons like lack of capacity or legality.
- Acquire an understanding of the duties and constraints linked to contracts formed by minors.
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Manthan MittalJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The traditional rule is that the minor who cannot fully return the consideration that was given to him/her is not obligated to pay the adult for the benefits he/she has received or to compensate the adult for loss or depreciation of the consideration.It has been criticized for being harsh on innocent adults who have dealt fairly with minors.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire an understanding of the duties and constraints linked to contracts formed by minors.