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Figure 7.3RATIFICATIONOfferContracts made by a minor are generally voidablecontracts. However, these contracts canbe ratified after the minor reaches the age ofmajority.AcceptanceA business advertisement in a newspaper canconstitute an offer of sale, even if theadvertisement is aimed toward minors.If a minor agreesto the terms of anoffer, then avoidable contractis created.Reaching MajorityRatificationWhen a minor reaches the age ofmajority, his or her contracts canbe ratified.Using or selling an item obtained by contractfor a reasonable time after reaching the age ofmajority has the effect of ratifying the contract.Ratification can also be accomplished orally orin writing.Chapter 7: Contractual Capacity 155

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