alleryAn agreement entered into with or by a minor is:
AVoidable at the minor's option
BVoid ab initio
CValid only if for necessaries
DValid and binding
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Void ab initio
A minor is not competent to contract, so the agreement is void from the very beginning (void ab initio).
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