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What is the term used to describe the situation where a party receives less than what they are entitled to in a contract?
What is the term used to describe the situation where a party receives less than what they are entitled to in a contract?
In the context of marital contracts, what can the court do if one spouse unreasonably withholds consent for a transaction?
In the context of marital contracts, what can the court do if one spouse unreasonably withholds consent for a transaction?
What term is used to describe the legal principle where a minor is entitled to be restored to the position they were in before entering into a contract if it is voided?
What term is used to describe the legal principle where a minor is entitled to be restored to the position they were in before entering into a contract if it is voided?
If a minor enters into a contract, what legal action can be taken by the minor upon reaching majority age to give force to the contract?
If a minor enters into a contract, what legal action can be taken by the minor upon reaching majority age to give force to the contract?
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In cases of unjustified enrichment, what can a court do if one party is unfairly enriched at the expense of another?
In cases of unjustified enrichment, what can a court do if one party is unfairly enriched at the expense of another?
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What is the effect of ratification on a contract entered into by a minor?
What is the effect of ratification on a contract entered into by a minor?
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In the context of contracts, what does 'unjustified enrichment' refer to?
In the context of contracts, what does 'unjustified enrichment' refer to?
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What is the legal term for the situation where a minor decides to proceed with a contract with the assistance of a guardian?
What is the legal term for the situation where a minor decides to proceed with a contract with the assistance of a guardian?
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Why did the seller sue O in Stuttaford v Oberholzer case?
Why did the seller sue O in Stuttaford v Oberholzer case?
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What happens if a minor enters into a contract unassisted and then decides not to ratify it?
What happens if a minor enters into a contract unassisted and then decides not to ratify it?
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What does the case of Stuttaford v Oberholzer illustrate about contractual capacity?
What does the case of Stuttaford v Oberholzer illustrate about contractual capacity?
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What is the outcome when a minor is bound by a duly assisted contract?
What is the outcome when a minor is bound by a duly assisted contract?
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In the case of Wood v Davies, why was the contract considered substantially prejudicial to Wood?
In the case of Wood v Davies, why was the contract considered substantially prejudicial to Wood?
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What does 'restitution' mean in the context of contract law?
What does 'restitution' mean in the context of contract law?
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Under what circumstances can a minor be released from a duly assisted contract?
Under what circumstances can a minor be released from a duly assisted contract?
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What legal concept states that each party must give back to the other what they received under a contract?
What legal concept states that each party must give back to the other what they received under a contract?
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What can a minor do if a contract they entered into is found to be substantially prejudicial?
What can a minor do if a contract they entered into is found to be substantially prejudicial?
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