Contracts
Under Missouri law, a purchase contract for real estate signed by a 16-year-old is:
AVoid
BVoidable by the minor (or their guardian) due to lack of contractual capacity✓ Correct
CFully enforceable
DValid if a parent witnesses it
Explanation
Contracts by minors (under 18 in Missouri) lack full contractual capacity and are voidable at the minor's option. The minor (or their guardian) may disaffirm the contract.
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