Review the actual case of Lucy v. Zehmer, 196 Va. 493, 84 S.E.2d 516 (1954).

You can review the case by clicking the following link:

https://law.justia.com/cases/virginia/supreme-court/1954/4272-1.html

One element of a contract is contractual capacity, or legal ability, to form a contract. Capacity refers to a party's ability to perform legally valid acts, acquire legal rights, and incur legal liabilities.

• How does intoxication apply to this case?
• Does the court look at objective indications of intoxication?Explain.
• Do Lucy and Zehmer have an enforceable contract?Why or why not?
• Is there sometimes a different emphasis in the cases that concern lack of capacity on the ground of intoxication than in the cases that concern lack of capacity on other grounds?
• If a person is intoxicated enough to lack mental capacity, can a contract beentered into at the time be voidable at his or her option?
• Do you agree or disagree with the outcome of this case?Why?