John rented an off-campus apartment signing a one-year lease with the landlord. John was 17 years old when he signed the lease. Shortly after signing the lease, John turned 18 and moved into the apartment. He dropped his rent check off with his landlord for the first four months of the lease but then he stopped paying because he had moved in with his girlfriend.

If the landlord sues John to enforce the lease, who will win?

1. Provide a clear statement of the governing black letter law.
2. Apply the black letter law to these facts.
3. Who will win? Explain.