alleryUnder Section 198, a valid ratification requires that the person ratifying:
ARatifies in writing
BActs within a year
CPays fresh consideration
DHas full, not materially defective, knowledge of the facts
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Has full, not materially defective, knowledge of the facts
Section 198 invalidates a ratification made by a person whose knowledge of the material facts is defective.
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