Contracts
In South Carolina, a contract for the sale of a property owned by a minor is:
AVoid and completely unenforceable
BVoidable by the minor but enforceable against the other party✓ Correct
COnly valid if a parent co-signs
DAutomatically valid if approved by a court
Explanation
Contracts entered into by minors are voidable — the minor may disaffirm the contract, but the contract is valid and enforceable against the adult party. The minor may choose to affirm the contract upon reaching adulthood.
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