Ralph, a minor, enters into a contract with Seth for the installation, maintenance, and repair of an HVAC system in Ralph's Uncle Ted's warehouse. On reaching the age of majority, Ralph sends e-mail to Seth, stating that Ralph intends the contract to be binding. This is
A) express ratification.
B) implied ratification.
C) disaffirmance.
D) none of the choices.

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Express ratification occurs when a minor, upon reaching the age of majority, explicitly states their intention to be bound by a contract they entered into while still a minor. Ralph's email to Seth is an explicit statement of intent to be bound by the contract, thus it is express ratification.

Ralph, a Minor, Enters into a Contract with Seth for the Installation