Capacity

Question 1

What case is an example of contract for necessities for minors?

Answer 1

Nash v Inman (1908)

Question 2

Nash v Inman (1908)

Answer 2

A minor, who was a Cambridge student, was supplied with clothes including 11 fancy waistcoats from Savile Row tailor. When he failed to pay for them the tailor sued him. It was held that the clothes were suitable for the minor in his position, but he already had a sufficient wardrobe of clothes, and the waistcoats were not actually needed; therefore, the contract was not binding.

Question 3

What case is an example of contract for education for minors?

Answer 3

Doyle v White City Stadium (1935)

Question 4

Doyle v White City Stadium (1935)

Answer 4

One of the clauses in an agreement between a minor and the British Boxing Board of Control stated that the minor would lose his payment for a fight if he was disqualified. It was held although the clause allowed for non-payment for a fight, which could be considered detrimental, the agreement was binding on the minor as it encouraged clean fighting and protected young inexperienced boxers.