Questions: Question 10 (1 point) Ryan, a minor, contracted to sell his auto to Ed, a 28-year-old. Ryan later refused to complete the sale. If Ed sues to enforce the contract, Ed will: win because Ryan was the seller. win because minors can only avoid contracts for the sale of land. lose, as the contract is void. lose, because the contract is voidable by Ryan.

Question 10 (1 point)
Ryan, a minor, contracted to sell his auto to Ed, a 28-year-old. Ryan later refused to complete the sale. If Ed sues to enforce the contract, Ed will:
win because Ryan was the seller.
win because minors can only avoid contracts for the sale of land.
lose, as the contract is void.
lose, because the contract is voidable by Ryan.
Transcript text: Question 10 (1 point) Ryan, a minor, contracted to sell his auto to Ed, a 28-year-old. Ryan later refused to complete the sale. If Ed sues to enforce the contract, Ed will: win because Ryan was the seller. win because minors can only avoid contracts for the sale of land. lose, as the contract is void. lose, because the contract is voidable by Ryan.
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The answer is: lose, because the contract is voidable by Ryan.

Explanation for each option:

  • Win because Ryan was the seller: This option is incorrect. The fact that Ryan was the seller does not change the legal principle that contracts involving minors are generally voidable at the minor's discretion. The role of the minor in the contract (buyer or seller) does not affect their ability to void the contract.

  • Win because minors can only avoid contracts for the sale of land: This option is incorrect. Minors have the right to void most contracts, not just those involving the sale of land. The law generally allows minors to disaffirm contracts to protect them from making unwise decisions due to their lack of experience and maturity.

  • Lose, as the contract is void: This option is incorrect. The contract is not automatically void; rather, it is voidable. This means that the minor has the option to affirm or void the contract upon reaching the age of majority or within a reasonable time thereafter.

  • Lose, because the contract is voidable by Ryan: This option is correct. In most jurisdictions, contracts entered into by minors are voidable at the minor's discretion. This means Ryan, as a minor, has the right to refuse to complete the sale and void the contract.

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