Multiple choice

Directions: Go through the problem and encircle the most appropriate answer.

A minor is not competent to contract. A minor mortgaged her house and received advance the mortgagee files a suit against the minor to recover the money advanced by him. The minor mortgagor takes the plea that the suit is not maintainable as there was no valid contract. Decide.

  1. An agreement with minor is absolutely void

  2. It is voidable at the option of the parties

  3. The minor is liable to return the money received by him as advance

  4. None of these.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

(3) This option follows from (1), i.e. a contract with a minor is void, but the minor cannot, based on this principle, unjustly enrich himself/herself.

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