Chapter 9

• What is a person that have not reached the age of majority called?

  Infant
• According to the common law an infant is a person under the age of 21
• When a minor refuses to perform an agreement or promise because they have reached the age of majority.

  Repudiation
• When a person enters a contract when they where a minor but wishes to continue the contract after they have reached the age of majority.

  Ratification
• In ON ratification must be in writing before it will be binding on the minor.
• persons commited to mental health instituation cannot incur liability which means that the contract is invalid.
• An act the is beyond the legal authority or power of the legislative or corporate body.

  Ultra virus
• What is the unwillingness of courts to enforce rights opposite to general interests of public?

  Public policy
• What is a contractual clause limitimg future behaviour?

  Restrictive covenant