Contracts
A Virginia buyer who is a minor turns 18 after signing a purchase contract. They must ratify or disaffirm the contract:
AWithin 1 year of reaching majority
BWithin a reasonable time after reaching majority✓ Correct
CNever — the contract is automatically valid upon reaching 18
DOnly if the seller requests ratification
Explanation
A minor who signed a voidable contract must ratify (affirm) it within a reasonable time after reaching majority or they may disaffirm it. Virginia courts determine 'reasonable time' based on the circumstances.
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