Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Topics of Law

Question:
A major offers to sell his coat for Rs 3000 to B minor. B accepts the offer and pays Rs 3000. A states that the contract is entered into with a minor and hence void. In this case which of the following statement is legally correct.
Options:
The contract is void as it is entered with a minor.
the contract is enforceable as it is beneficial to the minor and the minor has performed his part of the obligation in the contract.
the contract will be valid or void at the option of the minor.
The contract can become valid when the minor reaches the age of 18
Correct Answer:
the contract is enforceable as it is beneficial to the minor and the minor has performed his part of the obligation in the contract.
Explanation:
A major offers to sell his coat for Rs 3000 to B minor. B accepts the offer and pays Rs 3000. A states that the contract is entered into with a minor and hence void. In this case, even if the contract is entered into with a minor, it is enforceable because it is beneficial to the minor and the minor has performed his part of the obligation in the contract.