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:

Nonemployee Agent

A nonemployee agent typically contracts with the principal to produce a result and determines for himself or herself how that result will be accomplished. Also called an independent contractor.

Independent Contractor

An individual or entity contracted to perform work for another entity as a non-employee, often with greater control over how the work is completed.

Restatement (Third)

A reference to the third update of the Restatements of the Law, which are collections of common law judicial decisions in the United States, organized by subject.

Agency Coupled

A legal relationship where an agent has an irrevocable right to represent the principal due to an interest the agent has in the subject of the agency.