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's father is liable to Smith for the $750
CBenson is not liable for the reasonable value of the clothing because Smith solicited the sale
DBenson is liable for the $750 because, under these circumstances, the clothing is considered a necessity