Asked by Riana Doretti on May 30, 2024
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A person is under ________ if a court has found him/her mentally incompetent after holding a hearing on his/her mental capacity and has appointed someone to make decisions about the ward's person or property.
A) custody
B) guardianship
C) institutionalized care
D) duress
Guardianship
A legal process designed to protect individuals who are not capable of caring for themselves, by appointing someone to make decisions on their behalf.
Mentally Incompetent
A legal status indicating a person's inability to make decisions or handle affairs because of mental incapacity.
- Ascertain the impact of a person's mental health on the enforceability of a contractual agreement.
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Zybrea KnightJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
If a person is under guardianship at the time the contract is formed-that is,if a court has found a person mentally incompetent after holding a hearing on his mental competency and has appointed a guardian for him-the contract is considered void.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the impact of a person's mental health on the enforceability of a contractual agreement.