BU231 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Legal Advice, Legal Personality, Indian Act
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However: if the defendant shows that she did not have the capacity to enter into the contract or that it was not legal she will be released from her contractual obligations. Age is one of biggest reasons someone may lack capacity (4 year old child) Repudiate reject or declare an intention not to be bound by. Minor or infant a person who has not attained the age of majority according to the law of his or her province (historically was 21 but now varies according to province) Rule for contract with minor contract is not binding on minor but binding on the other side whether or not the person is aware that he is dealing with a minor. Guardian person appointed to manage the affairs of a minor in the place of his or her parents. When minor owns assets or needs to be in a contract, her legal guardian or parents are empowered to look after affairs.
