BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS LAW
Question
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Bilateral contracts
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Breach of Contract
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Voidable
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Voidable contracts
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Detailed explanation-1: -Generally speaking, a minor may disaffirm a contract at any time before and for a reasonable time after the minor comes of age. c. The minor must disaffirm the contract in its entirety.
Detailed explanation-2: -A contract made by a minor is often voidable, but a minor can only avoid a contract during his or her minority status and for a reasonable time after he reaches the age of majority. After a reasonable period of time, the contract is deemed to be ratified and cannot be avoided.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are special instances in which minors cannot disaffirm a contract. In most states, they cannot disaffirm a contract for necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, or employment. Minors may also not disaffirm a contract for the purchase or sale of real estate.
Detailed explanation-4: -A minor can disaffirm or avoid a contract by showing an intent not to be bound by it. Most contracts can be disaffirmed by a minor at anytime before reaching the age of majority or for a reasonable time after reaching majority.
Detailed explanation-5: -A voidable contract is initially considered legal and enforceable but can be rejected by one party if the contract is discovered to have defects. If a party with the power to reject the contract chooses not to reject the contract despite the defect, the contract remains valid and enforceable.