Roger entered into a rental agreement with Custom Rentals for a one month lease of a motorcycle.The agreement required Roger to assume responsibility for any damage to the machine while it was in his possession.Roger rented the motorcycle to spend the month biking with his friends as part of his celebrating graduating high school.

A week after Roger acquired the machine he lost control of the motorcycle on a sharp turn in the road, and the machine was badly damaged in the ensuing accident.

Roger, being only 17 years of age, refused to pay for the rental and damage on the basis that he had not attained the age of majority and therefore was not liable in contract.

1. Discuss the law concerning contracts with minors, and Custom Rentals likelihood of success if it took legal action against Roger.

1. Would it make any difference if Roger had rented the motorcycle for transportation to work in order to support himself?

1. Discuss and applyallthe steps in a legal risk management plan, including how Custom Rentals could have managed the risk.