B. Inability to Consent

Question 1

Who is an Infant?*

Answer 1

Under age of 18

Question 2

What happens if contract is entered into by Infant?*

Answer 2

Voidable (NOT void)

• Binding on Infant + Other Party
• Until Infant disaffirms contract

Question 3

When may Infant disaffirm contract under common law?*

Answer 3

Before/After (within reasonable time) reaching age of 18

- UNLESS Infant reaffirms contract => Party is bound by contract

Question 4

When may Infant NOT disaffirm contract under statutory law?*

Answer 4

NOT Advertising purposes
- Infant/Infant’s guardian consent to use of name/image

NOT Real estate mortgage contracts

NOT Hospital/Medical/Surgical treatment contracts

NOT College loan

NOT Acting/Dancing/Athletes
- Court’s consent to entertainment/sports career