When a minor falsely advises the other party that he is of the age of majority and based upon that misrepresentation, the other party enters into a contract with the minor:
A) the minor has lost his right to disaffirm the contract because of the misrepresentation if the adult party in good faith reasonably relied on 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 the above could be correct.

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The correct answer is D because the laws regarding contracts with minors, especially when a minor misrepresents their age, vary significantly from state to state. Some jurisdictions may hold the minor accountable in certain ways, while others may not. Therefore, there is no single rule that applies across all states, making D the correct choice.

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