George, a thirteen year old, owns a bicycle, which he agrees to sell to Jake for $300. George’s title to the bicycle is good title. The best title Jake can receive from George is Group of answer choices A. Good title B. Voidable title C. Void title D. None, George can sell his bicycle because he is only thirteen years old
The Correct Answer and Explanation is:
The correct answer is B. Voidable title.
Here’s the reasoning: In this scenario, George, a thirteen-year-old, is attempting to sell a bicycle to Jake for $300. While George may have a “good title” to the bicycle, meaning he owns it legally, his ability to sell it is impacted by his age. In most jurisdictions, minors (persons under the age of majority, which is typically 18) are not fully capable of entering into contracts that are legally binding unless there are exceptions, like necessities or court approval.
In this case, George, being a minor, can enter into a contract to sell the bicycle, but it is considered a voidable contract, meaning that George has the right to disaffirm (cancel) the contract if he chooses to do so. However, this right is not automatic, and in some circumstances, Jake could acquire a voidable title to the bicycle, which means that Jake’s ownership is subject to George’s ability to disaffirm the sale. This is not a case of a void title, because George does have the right to sell the bicycle, but that right is limited by his status as a minor.
So, George can sell the bicycle to Jake, but the title Jake receives is voidable, not absolute.
