Asked by
Alexia Perez
on Nov 10, 2024Verified
Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the law of incapacity?
A) To escape a contract on the basis of insanity, the insane person need only show that he did not know what he was doing at the time the contract was formed.
B) Even after the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, some contracts entered into with status Indians cannot be enforced.
C) Married women are no longer incapacitated.
D) Some Crown corporations have limited capacity to contract.
E) Trade unions may have limited capacity to contract.
Law of Incapacity
Legal principles that determine when an individual lacks the legal ability to perform certain actions, such as entering into a contract, due to reasons like age or mental health.
Insanity
A legal term describing a person's inability to understand the nature of his or her actions or distinguish between right and wrong due to mental illness.
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
A foundational legal document in Canada that guarantees fundamental freedoms and rights to its citizens, ranging from freedom of expression to rights to a fair trial.
- Know the conditions under which contracts can be void due to incapacity, insanity, or being under the influence of substances.
- Distinguish between void and voidable contracts.
Verified Answer
JM
Learning Objectives
- Know the conditions under which contracts can be void due to incapacity, insanity, or being under the influence of substances.
- Distinguish between void and voidable contracts.