Question

Comment on the following:

i. Sammy a 17 year old secures a scholarship to complete his tertiary education in engineering. Sammy enters into an agreement with the Scholarship authority to pursue his studies diligently and maintain good grades. He is further obliged to serve his country for 3 years after completing his education. Is this agreement valid?

ii. Rusi and Masi were at a drinking party. Rusi being an occasional drinker became very tipsy after a few drinks. Masi was not drunk and he persuaded Rusi to give his Rolex watch to him valued at $25,000. The watch was a gift given to Rusi on his 21st birthday. Rusi was having a great time and he didn’t realise when his watch was taken off his wrist. Next morning Rusi sees Masi wearing his watch and demands it back. Masi refuses to hand it over.

iii. A 14 year old who works at a supermarket is not sure whether he has a valid contract of employment or not.

Answer 1

(I). Yes this agreement is valid. Entering into a contract with minor for scholarship to complete his tertiary education in engeenering is valid because education is a necessary for the student. (ii) . Here in this case Rusi has a right to receive back that $ 25000 valued watch. Because when Masi taken Rusis watch when he was in drunk. Entering into a contract with the person when he was in drunk is not valid. So, Rusi have a right to take back his watch from Masi. (iii) . Entering into a contract with a minor who have age is less than 18 years. So, here in this case this agreement is not valid because his age is less than 18 years.