Question

Ronald suffers from dementia that impacts his brain function, but he also has healthy periods of time when his mind is fully functioning. During one of these healthy periods, Ronald enters into a contract, which he later seeks to avoid. In a majority of states, the contract will not be enforced because of Ronald's dementia.1. True2. False

Answer 1

Answer:

2. False

Explanation:

Capacity to a contract refers to whether the person to a contract is legally competent to enter into such a contract.

For instance, lunatics, drunkards, minors, criminals and person of unsound mind are deemed incapable of entering into a contract.

A person diagnosed with dementia, which impairs his decision making would normally be regarded as incapable to signing a contract.

But, capacity is ascertained as per the situation i.e at the time the contract is signed or entered into.

In the given case, Ronald entered a contract while he was sane and in healthy state of mind. His judgement at the time of entering such a contract wasn't impaired by dementia.

Thus, the contract will be legally enforceable as per the law.