Law II - Chapter 7 - Capacity

A minor has an absolute right to avoid a contract.

• True

• False

Minors who wish to avoid their contracts must do so before reaching the age of majority.

• True

• False

A minor may affirm part of a contract while dis-affirming another part.

• True

• False

In some states married minors are treated as adults

• True

• False

In most states, people reach a particular age at the beginning of the day before their birthday.

• True

• False

The age of majority in most states is

• 16

• 18

• 20

• 21

A minor who claims to be over age of majority commits.

• fraud

• misrepresentation

• extortion

• larceny by false pretenses

A minor is held responsible for the fair value of

• athletic shoes

• CDs

• medical care

• video games

Before a guardian is appointed, a mentally impaired person's contracts are

• voidable

• binding

• void

• disaffirmed

In most states, it is a criminal offense to lie about one's age to buy alcohol?

• True

• False