CAF-4 · Chapter 3 · Question 13 of 15
If a person is usually of sound mind, but occasionally of unsound mind, can they make a contract when they are of unsound mind?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) No, they may not make a contract during those intervals.
Explanation
Section 12 states that a person who is usually of sound mind, but occasionally of unsound mind, may NOT make a contract when he is of unsound mind.
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