Which of the Following Is False Regarding Contracts for Necessaries

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding contracts for necessaries entered into by minors?

• A) A minor cannot disaffirm contracts for necessaries.
• B) A minor can disaffirm a contract for necessaries, but the minor will still be held liable for the reasonable value of the necessary.
• C) A contract for a necessary is a contract that supplies the minor with the basic necessities of life.
• D) The purpose of holding minors liable for necessaries is to ensure that minors are able to obtain the basic necessities of life when their parents will not provide them.
• E) Whether something is considered a necessary is related to whether the minor's parents are willing to provide the item in question for the minor.

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Definitions:

Apparent Authority

The appearance or assumption of authority based on the actions or representations of the principal.

Misrepresented Warranty

A false or misleading statement about the condition or functionality of a product that can lead to a breach of warranty claim.

Respondeat Superior

A legal doctrine that holds an employer liable for the actions of an employee when the actions occur within the scope of employment.

Employer's Liability

The legal responsibility of employers to compensate employees for injuries or damages incurred in the course of employment.