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Blake Bryant
on Nov 23, 2024
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Mariah, a young woman aged 17, went shopping. She purchased a new coat on credit at a clothing store. Later the same day, she took her expensive watch to a jewellery shop to have a new watch band installed. While in the shop, she purchased on credit an additional watch for herself, and a silver bracelet as a gift for a friend. When the merchants later requested payment, Mariah refused to pay. As a minor, Mariah would not be liable to pay any of the debts.
Liable
Being legally responsible or obligated, typically referring to the duty to compensate for harm or damage caused.
Debts
Obligations owed by one party (the debtor) to another (the creditor), typically involving borrowed money that is expected to be paid back with interest.
Minor
An individual under the legal age of majority, typically 18 years in many jurisdictions, not having full legal rights and responsibilities.
- Acknowledge how the minority status related to age plays a role in contract enforcement.
- Separate necessary elements from non-necessary ones in contracts involving underage individuals.
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Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge how the minority status related to age plays a role in contract enforcement.
- Separate necessary elements from non-necessary ones in contracts involving underage individuals.