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persons. One under the age of twenty-one years. Considerable changes of the common law have probably taken place in many of the states. 6. Contracts made with him, may be enforced or avoided by him on his coming of age. See Parties to contracts; Voidable. But to this general rule there is an exception; he cannot avoid contracts for necessaries, because these are for his … [Read more...]

Legal malpractice. A situation where a client was denied so right or a fair trial since an attorney committed errors so serious that the party never had a reasonable opportunity to obtain a fair hearing or trial. Typically involves a criminal defendant who claims that a court appointed lawyer committed negligence that led to an unfair trial where the defendant might have been … [Read more...]

Disqualification or legal incapacity to be elected to an office, Thus, an alien or naturalized citizen is ineligible to be elected president of the United States. Carroll v. Green, 148 Ind. 362, 47 N. E. 223; State v. Murray, 28 Wis. 99, 9 Am. Rep. 489. … [Read more...]

Not qualified, not eligible, not allowed to participate or hold an office or position. Disqualified to be elected to an office; also disqualified to hold an office if elected or appointed to it. Inesse potest donationi, modus, conditio sive causa; nt modus est; si conditio; quia causa. In a gift there may be manner, condition, and cause; as [ut] introduces a manner; if, [si,] a … [Read more...]