In British Columbia, Which of the Following Is Correct with Respect

question 139

Multiple Choice

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

• A) An infant is bound by his contract for necessaries and beneficial contracts of service.
• B) A contract with an infant is "absolutely void" except those contracts for necessaries and beneficial contracts of service.
• C) 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).
• D) If the adult did not know he was dealing with an infant, the adult is not bound by the contract.
• E) An infant is not bound to repay his government student loan.

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