Question

A minor has entered into a contract for purchase of necessary items. In such cases:

• A. Minor is not personally liable.
• B. Minor's estate is liable.
• C. Minor's guardian is liable.
• D. Minor is personally liable.

Hint:

For minors, contracts for essential items are enforceable, but they are not personally liable for any breach or damages unless it involves fraud or misrepresentation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the position of minors in contract law. 
Generally, minors (persons under 18 years) are not allowed to enter into binding contracts except in specific situations where they are contracting for necessary items like food, clothing, or education. 
Step 2: Determine when the minor is not personally liable. 
A minor is not personally liable for any contracts they enter into unless it involves fraud or misrepresentation. This includes contracts for the purchase of necessary items, which are recognized as exceptions in contract law. 
The estate of the minor may be liable in some cases, but the minor themselves are not personally responsible. 
Step 3: Conclusion. 
Since the contract involves the purchase of necessary items, the minor is not personally liable. This aligns with the first option.