Jack, Who Is 16, Makes a Contract with Thomas, Who

question 38

True/False

Jack, who is 16, makes a contract with Thomas, who is 24, to cut Thomas' lawn all summer. If Jack breaches the contract, Thomas cannot sue him.

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