Peter,a minor,purchased a car from ACME Motors.Using a fake ID,he misrepresented his age to be 18.The contract is fully executed.Which of the following is correct?
A)Peter cannot disaffirm the contract because a car is a necessary.
B)Peter cannot disaffirm the contract because of his misrepresentation.
C)Peter can disaffirm the contract,because a minor must be saved from his own poor judgment,including his lie.
D)Either b or c may be applicable depending on the law of the jurisdiction in which the contract was formed.

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The answer could potentially be either B or C, depending on the jurisdiction in which the contract was formed. Some states may allow a minor to disaffirm a contract based on misrepresentation, while others may require the misrepresentation to be material or fraudulent in order for the contract to be voidable. Similarly, some states may require a minor to be able to disaffirm any contract, regardless of whether it involves a necessary or a non-necessary item, while others may only allow disaffirmance of contracts for non-necessary items. Therefore, the best answer would be D, as it acknowledges the potential variability in the law depending on the jurisdiction.

Peter,a Minor,purchased a Car from ACME Motors