Which of the Following Is Untrue Regarding the Contracts of Intoxicated

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is untrue regarding the contracts of intoxicated persons?

• A) If an intoxicated person is unable to understand the nature and consequences of his act, then the contract is voidable.
• B) The effect of intoxication is generally the same as that given to contracts that are voidable because of incompetency.
• C) Slight intoxication will destroy one's contractual capacity.
• D) To make a contract voidable, a person need not be so drunk that he is totally without reason or understanding.

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