CAPACITY - MINORS Flashcards
1
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FAMILY LAW REFORM ACT 1969
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made significant changes to the law relating to minors reducing the age of minority from 21 to 18.
(s9) a person now reaches the age of majority at the age of 18
2
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COMMON LAW RULE FOR MINORS
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contracts do not bind minors and others can be voidable at the minors option
3
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CATEGORIES OF MINORS CONTRACTS
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- NECESSARIES
- BENEFICIAL CONTRACTS OF SERVICE
- VOIDABLE
4
Q
NECESSARIES
A
minors should pay for goods
(NASH V INMAN)
(CHAPPLE V COOPER)
(S3 SGA 79)
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