1. Limitations on Capacity Rights
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LESSON 10-2
Limitations on Capacity Rights
GOALS
Identify the time when a contract cannot be disaffirmed
Identify contracts that cannot be disaffirmed
Explain the consequences of misrepresenting age

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TIME OF DISAFFIRMANCE
A person lacking contractual capacity can disaffirm a contract for non-necessaries:
Any time while still under the incapacity
Within a reasonable time after attaining capacity

3. RATIFICATION (#1)Ratification may consist of either of the following:
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RATIFICATION
(#1)Ratification may consist of either of the following:
Giving a new promise to perform as agreed
Any act that clearly indicates the party’s intention to be bound

4. #5 Identify the time when a contract cannot be disaffirmed.
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#5 Identify the time when a contract cannot be disaffirmed.
A party lacking capacity cannot disaffirm a contract after attaining capacity if the party has ratified the contract after attaining capacity.

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WHAT’S YOUR VERDICT?
Can Beach do this?

6. RETURN OF GOODS OR SERVICES
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RETURN OF GOODS OR SERVICES
In all states, when a minor disaffirms, anything of value the minor received and still has must be returned.
Loss of value
In Most States:
If minors are unable to return exactly what was received under the contract they can still get back everything they gave.
Even if the minor returns used or damaged goods or nothing because the goods have been lost, consumed or destroyed.
In Some States:
A minor must return everything received in a condition as good as it was when it was received.
If not the minor must pay the difference in value, or deduct the difference from the amount to be refunded.
Obligations of party with capacity

7. #2 What must a minor return when a contract is disaffirmed?
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#2 What must a minor return when a contract is disaffirmed?
A minor must return anything of value received and still in his or her possession, even if used or damaged.
If the goods have been lost, consumed, or destroyed, the contract may still be disaffirmed and the consideration of the minor returned.

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WHAT’S YOUR VERDICT?
Can Lamon return the ring to the jeweler and receive a refund for the ring and necklace?

9. WHAT CONTRACTS CANNOT BE DISAFFIRMED? (#6)
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WHAT CONTRACTS CANNOT BE DISAFFIRMED? (#6)
Court-approved contracts
Major commitments
Banking contracts
Insurance contracts
Work-related contracts
Sale of realty
Apartment rental

10. #3 Can a minor disaffirm a school loan? Explain.
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#3 Can a minor disaffirm a school loan? Explain.
No, a school loan is considered a major commitment in all states and cannot be disaffirmed.

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WHAT’S YOUR VERDICT?
Must Muller do so?

12. MISREPRESENTING YOUR AGE
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MISREPRESENTING YOUR AGE
In most states minors who lie about their age may disaffirm their contracts.
(#4) If a minor enters a contract by giving a false age, the minor may still disaffirm the contract but be liable for the tort of false representation.

13. #7 What are the consequences of misrepresenting age?
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#7 What are the consequences of misrepresenting age?
A minor who misrepresents age may be liable for a tort of false representation and although still having capacity rights to disaffirm a contract may also be liable for damages in the tort.

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WHAT’S YOUR VERDICT?
Must the store return the money?