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In the context of contracts, a minor's obligation to pay for necessaries is _____.
In the context of contracts, a minor's obligation to pay for necessaries is _____.
When a minor enters into a long-term interest contract, it is usually considered _____.
When a minor enters into a long-term interest contract, it is usually considered _____.
What is the legal status of a contract entered into by a heavily intoxicated person?
What is the legal status of a contract entered into by a heavily intoxicated person?
When a contract is found to be void _____, it means it's as if the contract never existed.
When a contract is found to be void _____, it means it's as if the contract never existed.
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What happens to contracts made by individuals diagnosed with severe mental disorders?
What happens to contracts made by individuals diagnosed with severe mental disorders?
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Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) have legal personality similar to companies, allowing them to _____.
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) have legal personality similar to companies, allowing them to _____.
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What was the reason given by the Court of Appeal for ruling the contract between the tailor and the student as not binding?
What was the reason given by the Court of Appeal for ruling the contract between the tailor and the student as not binding?
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In the case of Chapple v Cooper, why was the widow obligated to pay for her husband's funeral?
In the case of Chapple v Cooper, why was the widow obligated to pay for her husband's funeral?
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Under what circumstance is a minor not obliged to accept and pay for necessaries sold to them?
Under what circumstance is a minor not obliged to accept and pay for necessaries sold to them?
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What type of contracts can be considered voidable at common law?
What type of contracts can be considered voidable at common law?
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When can a minor terminate a contract under common law?
When can a minor terminate a contract under common law?
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What kind of articles are excluded from being considered necessaries under common law?
What kind of articles are excluded from being considered necessaries under common law?
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What types of contracts are binding on minors according to the text?
What types of contracts are binding on minors according to the text?
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How are 'necessaries' defined under the Sale of Goods Act 1979?
How are 'necessaries' defined under the Sale of Goods Act 1979?
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In Nash v Inman (1908) 2 KB 1, what was supplied by the Savile Row tailor to the Cambridge undergraduate?
In Nash v Inman (1908) 2 KB 1, what was supplied by the Savile Row tailor to the Cambridge undergraduate?
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What is the general outcome regarding minors and consumer contracts?
What is the general outcome regarding minors and consumer contracts?
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For a contract to be considered one for necessaries, what must be determined?
For a contract to be considered one for necessaries, what must be determined?
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When deciding if a minor is bound by a contract for necessaries, what is considered?
When deciding if a minor is bound by a contract for necessaries, what is considered?
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