Fay, Age 17, Ordered a Pair of Skis on the Installment

question 10

Multiple Choice

Fay, age 17, ordered a pair of skis on the installment plan.She paid $20 every month until she turned 18, the age of majority.The next day, she sold them to Sharon and disaffirmed the contract.What result?

• A)Fay is still liable since she had to disaffirm before her 18th birthday.
• B)Fay is still liable because selling the skis amounted to a ratification.
• C)Fay is still liable because she used the skis.
• D)Fay is not liable because skis are not necessaries.

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