In the Dispute Between Sally and the Owner of Dings

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the dispute between Sally and the owner of Dings and Dents,which of the following is true regarding the claim of Sally and her parents that the car was a necessary?

• A) The claim will have no effect because the law does not recognize the concept of necessaries when minors are involved.
• B) Social status is irrelevant as a matter of law in addressing a claim that an item was a necessary.
• C) Whether or not parents would buy the item at issue is irrelevant in addressing a claim that an item was a necessary.
• D) A minor may not disaffirm a contract for a frivolous matter that is clearly not required.
• E) Even if a minor disaffirms a contract for a necessary, the minor will still be held liable for the reasonable value of the necessary.

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Definitions:

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