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Contracts legislation - Minors’ contracts - Entering into contract with District Court’s approval

98: Minor may enter into contract with approval of District Court

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“Kids can make legal contracts if a special court says it's okay”

If you’re under 18 years old (a minor), you can still make a contract that is just as valid as if you were an adult. To do this, you need to get approval from the District Court before you sign the contract. Once the District Court approves your contract, it will be treated as if you were “of full age”, which means it will be legally binding just like any adult’s contract.

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Minors’ contracts: Entering into contract with District Court’s approval

98Minor may enter into contract with approval of District Court

  1. Every contract entered into by a minor has effect as if the minor were of full age if, before the contract is entered into by the minor, it is approved under this section by the District Court.

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