RLs:

	http://contracts.uslegal.com/contract-by-a-minor/Links to an external site. andhttp://www.michbar.org/publications/pdfs/y&l.pdfLinks to an external site.

The laws governing contracts by minors vary significantly from state to state. For an example of one state's laws with respect to minors, including contracts formed by minors, go to the first of the two URLs above.Under the heading of Contracts in the second URL ---there is further discussion of what rights a minor has in Michigan.

• Read through the discussions.According to this summary, why are minors allowed to disaffirm their contracts?
• Under Michigan law, if a minor lies about his or her age when forming a contract, can the minor disaffirm the contract?

Nowgo to the second URL listed.

• Under Michigan law, How maya minor become "emancipated" (considered an adult under the law)?

Using an internet search engine (e.g. Google or Yahoo) search for "emancipation of minors" inIndiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, AND Ilinois.

Compare the procedures of these four states with Michigan law:

Suggestion: make a chart comparing Michigan law to each of the other 4 states.

• Are there circumstances when emancipation is automatic?
• Must the minor reside with an adult?
• Does the minor have to petition a court and what must be included in his/her request for emancipation?