In Jurisdictions Other Than British Columbia, Which of the Following

question 59

Multiple Choice

In jurisdictions other than British Columbia, which of the following is correct with respect to the law of infants?

• A) An adult cannot enforce any contract against an infant while the infant is still under age unless the contract is made binding by another statute (e.g., government student loans).
• B) An infant is bound by his contract for necessaries and beneficial contracts of service.
• C) An infant is not bound to repay his government student loan.
• D) A contract with an infant is "absolutely void" except those contracts for necessaries and beneficial contracts of service.
• E) If the adult did not know he was dealing with an infant, the adult is not bound by the contract.

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Definitions:

Moist Compresses

Soft pads soaked in water or medicinal solutions applied to parts of the body to provide relief from pain or swelling.

Decubitus Ulcer

A pressure sore or ulcer that forms on the skin due to prolonged pressure on one area, often occurring in bedridden patients.

Necrotic Tissue

Dead tissue that has not been shed from the body, often the result of injury, infection, or disease, requiring medical treatment to remove.

Wound Healing

The physiological process by which the body repairs and regenerates tissue damage caused by injury or surgery, involving stages of inflammation, tissue formation, and tissue remodeling.