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Why does the law shield minors in the making of contracts?
Because they may not fully understand the consequences of the agreement. It is possible to acknowledge a contract once the become an adult and the contract hold up.
Certain persons cannot make contracts that will bind them?
Contracts entered by minors are revocable or voidable; the law calls minors infants. Contracts entered into by the mentally infirm are void.
Minors cannot make valid contracts. critically assess the extent to which this statement is true?
Yes. Minors cannot make valid contracts. This is because, the basic common law rule is that contract do not bind minors.
What are the type of contracts that a minor could not avoid?
Don't understand the question. (???) As a GENERAL rule minors cannot enter into a legally binding contract - because of the fact that they ARE minors in the eyes of the law. MINORS CAN ENTER INTO CERTAIN TYPES OF CONTRACTS. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THAT IF THEY ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AN ADULT ONLY THE MINOR CAN DIS-AFFIRM THE CONTRACT. IN SOME CASES IF THE MINOR DIS-AFFIRMS THE CONTRACT THE MUST ALSO PAY RESTITUTION
At what age is a pregnant 15-year-old in Oklahoma emancipated or is it automatic?
Oklahoma does not have early emancipation laws for minors, including those that are pregnant. They have a rather obscure law, Title 10, Section 91-94, Confirmation of Age of Majority, which is suppose to allow minors to enter into contracts. Although when challenged in court the law has never been upheld.
Is there no law against minors smoking?
It is illegal for minors to smoke and also illegal to sell tobacco products to minors.
What was the first attempt to codify the law of contracts in America?
The American Law Institute, a collection of legal scholars and practitioners, attempted to catalogue the common law of contracts in its Restatements of the Law of Contracts in 1932.
What is the law in Oklahoma for buying alcohol for minors?
In most States of most Countries - If you buy alcohol for minors you will be in serious trouble with The Law
What are shield law?
common law
An aggrement with minor is absolutely void .discuss?
A minor does not have the "capacity" to enter a contract. The law is written to protect minors from being taken advantage of through unfair contracts. However, through time there have been controversial situations and now minors can be held partially liable in some cases.
What has the author Martin Hogg written?
Martin Hogg has written: 'Promises and contract law' -- subject(s): Contracts, Promise (Law), LAW / Contracts
What has the author Stephen Martin Leake written?
Stephen Martin Leake has written: 'An elementary digest of the law of contracts' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Contracts 'Principles of the law of contracts' -- subject(s): Contracts
