In Jurisdictions Other Than British Columbia, Which of the Following

question 99

Multiple Choice

In jurisdictions other than British Columbia, which of the following is correct with respect to the law of infants?

• A) A contract with an infant is "absolutely void" except those contracts for necessaries and beneficial contracts of service.
• B) An infant is bound by his contract for necessaries and beneficial contracts of service.
• C) If the adult did not know he was dealing with an infant, the adult is not bound by the contract.
• D) An infant is not bound to repay his government student loan.
• E) An adult cannot enforce any contract against an infant while the infant is still under age unless the contract is made binding by another statute (e.g., government student loans).

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