Melody, Age 17, Makes a Contract with Seung, Who Is

question 42

Multiple Choice

Melody, age 17, makes a contract with Seung, who is an adult. Melody:

• A) may exercise the power of avoidance, called disaffirmance, while still a minor, and thereby be released from any liability on the contract.
• B) may ratify the contract while still a minor, thereby surrendering the power of avoidance.
• C) has entered a void contract since she lacked capacity.
• D) may disaffirm only after reaching the age of majority.

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