ContractsQuestion 51 of 100
A contract entered into by a minor is generally:
a.Void from the start
b.Fully enforceable against the minor
c.Voidable at the option of the minor
d.Automatically valid once notarized
Explanation
Contracts made by minors are typically voidable at the minor's option, meaning the minor may disaffirm the contract. This protects those who lack full legal capacity. A void contract, by contrast, has no legal effect at all from the beginning.
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