When a minor falsely advises the other party that he is of the age of majority and based upon that misrepresentation,the other party in good faith enters into a contract with the minor:
A) the minor has lost his right to disaffirm the contract because of the misrepresentation.
B) the adult party can recover damages from the minor in tort.
C) the minor is required to restore the other party to the position occupied before the making of the contract.
D) There is no uniform rule.States differ,and depending upon the state,any of these could be correct.

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There is no uniform rule regarding a minor's misrepresentation of age in contract formation. Depending upon the state, any of the options listed could be correct. Some states may allow the minor to disaffirm the contract, while others may hold the minor responsible for damages or require restoration of the other party to their pre-contract position.

When a Minor Falsely Advises the Other Party That He