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taylor maciejewski
on Nov 21, 2024Verified
What was the ruling in Lopez v. Kmart Corporation, the case in the text regarding whether a minor could disaffirm an arbitration clause in an employment contract?
A) Plaintiff did not enter into a valid arbitration agreement with his employer because he was a minor, and therefore the agreement was a nullity.
B) Plaintiff entered into a valid arbitration agreement with his employer, but the employer properly exercised its right to void the contract.
C) Plaintiff entered into a valid arbitration agreement with his employer, but the employer failed to exercise its right to void the contract.
D) Plaintiff entered into a valid arbitration agreement with his employer, but properly exercised his statutory right of disaffirmance, thereby rescinding the arbitration contract and rending it a nullity.
E) Plaintiff entered into a valid arbitration agreement with his employer, but did not properly exercise his statutory right of disaffirmance, thereby he was required to arbitrate.
Arbitration Clause
A section in a contract that requires disputes to be resolved through arbitration rather than through court litigation.
Disaffirmance
The legal right of a minor to void or cancel certain types of contracts or agreements to prevent exploitation or unfairness.
Employment Contract
A formal agreement between an employer and an employee that outlines the terms of employment, including responsibilities, compensation, and conditions of the work relationship.
- Understand the legal principle of disaffirmance by minors in contracts.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the legal principle of disaffirmance by minors in contracts.