Donald, a minor, makes a contract with Albert, an adult, to buy a motorcycle.One week later, Donald has his eighteenth birthday and shortly thereafter tells Albert he will pick up the motorcycle the next week.In this case:
A)Donald has expressly ratified the contract.
B)the contract must be renegotiated, because Donald was a minor when it was made.
C)Donald can change his mind and avoid the contract, because it was made when he was a minor.
D)the contract is void ab initio, because Donald was a minor at the time it was made.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When a minor reaches the age of majority, they have the option to either ratify or avoid a contract made when they were a minor. By telling Albert that he will pick up the motorcycle and taking steps to fulfill the contract, Donald has expressly ratified the contract. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Donald, a Minor, Makes a Contract with Albert, an Adult