Assignment 4.1 - Minor Lies About Her Age As we have learned, a minor lacks the capacity to be bound by a contract and has the right to disaffirm the contract. However, that right may not always be available. Watch the following video, then answer the questions (this video contains no audio):

• What common law rule did Jennifer attempt to enforce in her argument before the magistrate?
• What is the rationale behind that common law rule?
• Why did the common law rule not apply in this case?
• Why did the Magistrate conclude Jennifer committed fraud and for what kind of damages might she be liable if the university countersued her?
• In your opinion should the university countersue her? Why or why not?
• Who is the offeror, Jennifer or the University? Explain your answer.