Your neighbor hires a middle school student who lives down the street to mow his lawn every two weeks. He draws up a written contract in which he clearly outlines the student's mowing responsibilities and the payment the student will receive in return. Which of the following is true in this situation?

1. Because a minor can't enter into a contract, the student's parents are legally obligated to uphold the student's obligation under the contract.

2. If the neighbor and the student are content to uphold their agreement, the fact that it's not legally binding doesn't matter.

3. Because this contract binds the student to an obligation that's legal for a minor to perform (mowing lawns), the contract is valid and enforceable.

4. Because a minor can't enter into a contract, this contract is void and the neighbor could be subject to legal action if the authorities were alerted.

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22 December, 03:10

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Aleah Ellison · Answer 1

If the neighbor and the student are content to uphold their agreement, the fact that it's not legally binding doesn't matter.