Law 2101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Wayne Rooney, Pro-Form, Natural Person
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Legal capacity the ability of a natural person to enter into a valid legal transaction. Legal incapacity an instrument to protect parties who are presumed not to be able to take care of their own interests. Any person may enter into a contract, unless he has been declared incapable of it by law . In principle the contract of a minor is not binding upon him (the other party cannot claim enforcement) English law: allows a minor to validly enter into a contract of necessaries". Goods suitable to the condition in life of the minor or other person concerned and to his actual requirements at the time of the sale and delivery. Anything that is reasonable to acquire in view of his condition in life". Proform sports management ltd v proactive sports management ltd 2006. Claimant football agent entered into a representation agreement with wayne rooney when he was 15 years old.
