The exemption of a minor from contractual liability is a personal privilege. The party contracting with a minor may not plead it unless he was ignorant of the fact at the time of the contract nor may third persons avail themselves of it as a defense.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2694; Code 1868, § 2690; Code 1873, § 2732; Code 1882, § 2732; Civil Code 1895, § 3649; Civil Code 1910, § 4234; Code 1933, § 20-202.
Cross references.
Borrowers deemed capable regardless of age, § 20-3-287 .
Structure Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 13-5-1. Pleading of Facts Indicating Contract Not Obligatory Generally
§ 13-5-2. Incapacity Generally
§ 13-5-3. Exemption From Contractual Liability of Minor
§ 13-5-4. Mistake of Fact or Law
§ 13-5-7. Rescission or Release
§ 13-5-8. Noncompliance With Condition, Failure of Consideration, or Other Act as Defense
§ 13-5-9. Total or Partial Failure of Consideration Generally