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Module 4-Assignment 1

Module 4-Assignment 1

Q 11.2) William Michael Jones, a 17-year-old minor, signed a contract with Free Flight Sport Aviation, Inc. (Free Flight), for the use of recreational sky-diving facilities. A covenant not to sue and an exculpatory clause exempting Free Flight from liability were included in the contract. One month later, Jones attained the age of majority (18 years of age). Ten months later, while on a Free Flight skydiving operation, the airplane crashed shortly after takeoff from Littleton Airport. Jones suffered severe personal injuries. Jones filed suit against Free Flight, alleging negligence and willful and wanton misconduct. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Free Flight. The Colorado court of appeals affirmed. Jones appealed. Did Jones ratify the contract? Jones v. Free Flight Sport Aviation, Inc., 623 P.2d 370, Web 1981 Colo. Lexis 571 (Supreme Court of Colorado)

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In context to the case scenario, as of the Doctrine of Infancy, if any minor party does not make any attempt to cancel the contractual agreement, either during the age of minority or may be during a sensible time period because after reaching the age of majority, the agreement is expected to have been ratified. Also, a minor party who has reached the age of becoming an adult should be bound by the contract, the party then loses all the rights to place a confirmation upon the contract.