Asked by Shahd Ajlani on Jun 18, 2024
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Courts will ________ allow a person to escape his contractual obligations on the ground of intoxication.
A) rarely
B) often
C) always
D) never
Contractual Obligations
Duties that a party is bound to perform as per the terms and conditions specified in a contract.
Ground of Intoxication
A legal justification or defense based on the claim that an individual's actions were significantly impaired due to the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Assess how alcohol impairment affects a person's competence to consent to a contract.
Verified Answer
JJ
Jessica JanisJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Courts traditionally have been less sympathetic with a person who was intoxicated at the time of contracting than with minors or those suffering from a mental impairment.It is rare for a person to actually escape his contractual obligations on the ground of intoxication.
Learning Objectives
- Assess how alcohol impairment affects a person's competence to consent to a contract.
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