1. Tan, who is a minor, agreed to become a tenant of a house and to pay John, landlord, and certain amount for the furniture in it. Tan paid part of the sum and gave a promissory note for the balance. Tan occupied the house and had used of the furniture for several months. Later, Tan brought an action to have the contract rescinded and to recover the money he had paid to John. Can he repudiate the contract and recover the money that he had paid to John? Please state your reasons. 2. Mr. K, who is an electrician, rendered services to Mr. C. After completing the job order contract, Mr. K billed and sent charge invoice to Mr. C. When Mr. C learned that Mr. K is not a license electrician, Mr. C refused to pay the invoice. Mr. K then sued Mr. C for cost of his services.
1. Tan, who is a minor, agreed to become a tenant of a house and to pay John, landlord, and certain amount for the furniture in it. Tan paid part of the sum and gave a promissory note for the balance. Tan occupied the house and had used of the furniture for several months. Later, Tan brought an action to have the contract rescinded and to recover the money he had paid to John.
Can he repudiate the contract and recover the money that he had paid to John? Please state your reasons.
2. Mr. K, who is an electrician, rendered services to Mr. C. After completing the job order contract, Mr. K billed and sent charge invoice to Mr. C. When Mr. C learned that Mr. K is not a license electrician, Mr. C refused to pay the invoice. Mr. K then sued Mr. C for cost of his services.
Mr. K is not a license electrician. Does the action of Mr. K prosper? Please state your reasons in the context of capacity to enter into contract.
Legal capacity is a fundamental aspect of contract law, determining whether parties have the legal standing to enter into a binding agreement. In certain situations, the lack of capacity can lead to the repudiation of a contract and potential recovery of any money paid.
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