Ted, a Seventeen-Year-Old High School Student, Was Hired to Perform

question 44

Multiple Choice

Ted, a seventeen-year-old high school student, was hired to perform in four episodes of Gossip Gidget. To keep up with his schoolwork and gaming, he contracted with Mr. Tech of Technoland for a $2000 laptop computer. He agreed to pay $500 down and the balance by monthly payments of $250. Read each of the following separately and indicate which is true.

• A) If Ted doesn't make his payments, Tech can sue Ted's parents because parents are liable for the debts of their minor children.
• B) This contract is void; therefore, Tech can repossess the laptop which is technically still his whether Ted makes the payments or not.
• C) If this contract is in writing and Ted doesn't make his payments, Tech can sue Ted for breach of contract.
• D) This contract is a legal contract enforceable by Ted.
• E) This contract is a legal contract enforceable against Ted.

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