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Can a Minor Enter into a Buying and Selling Contract?
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Can a Minor Enter into a Buying and Selling Contract?
According to the Children’s Act (No 38 of 2005) which came into effect on 1 July 2007, a minor is someone under the age of 18 years. A minor who enters into a contract without the consent of the parents or guardian does not have to keep to the contract. But, if the minor says he or she is older than 18, then the person who entered into the contract with the minor can sue for damages.
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