JAMB Commerce 1998 Question 36

Question 36

Law of Contract

A minor is not permitted to enter into a valid contract because he

  1. A.cannot pay the consideration
  2. B.is too young to interpret the law
  3. C.is young in the eye of the law
  4. D.may not be able to write the contract.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (is young in the eye of the law)

Explanation

The law regards a minor as lacking full contractual capacity because of his age.