Minors and Contracts for Luxury Goods
Benson, a seventeen-year-old college freshman, was adequately supplied with clothing by his father. Smith, a clothing merchant, learned that Benson was spending money freely and solicited clothing orders from him. Benson purchased $750 worth of luxury clothing from Smith on credit but subsequently failed to pay.
If Smith sues Benson, the court will most likely hold that:
ABenson can disaffirm the contract, return the clothing, and avoid liability
BBenson is not liable for the reasonable value of the clothing because Smith solicited the sale
CBenson is liable for the $750 because, under these circumstances, the clothing is considered a necessity
DBenson's father is liable to Smith for the $750