Smith and Roberson’s Business Law
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Author: Richard A. Mann, Barry S. Roberts
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 14, Problem 2TS
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Person D, age sixteen purchased a used truck from the company S auto sales in cash owned by person S. Person S did not question person D’s age as he assumed person D to be a major. Nine months later, the car started showing problems and eventually engine blew up. Person D requested to annul the contract and give him a full refund.
To discuss: The arguments that supports the person S’s position that the contract is not voidable.
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Smith and Roberson’s Business Law
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