Case 3mosher v. benson

MG131 Canadian business law

Read Case Summary 3.7 Mosher v. Benson on page 85. This case is about a 17 year old who purchased a car from an adult. The 17 year old (Mosher) asked to have the transaction reversed on the basis that he was a minor at the time of the contract.

Answer the following questions:

1.This case is from the province of Nova Scotia. How would this case likely be resolved in a British Columbia court? Answer this question by describing the relevant law in British Columbia.

2.Do you believe that a car should be considered a necessity? Why or why not? Consider what the definition of a necessity is in your answer.