Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
�A person entirely without understanding has no power to make a contract of any kind, but the person is liable for the reasonable value of things furnished to the person necessary for the support of the person or the person�s family.�
What does this statute mean in simple terms?
Asked on 12/01/10, 6:06 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
Mentally incapacitated individuals can't be held to contracts except for "necessaries" such as food, shelter, and medical care.
Answered on 12/06/10, 6:30 pm
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
Contracts entered into by crazy people are voidable, unless they are contracts for the necessities of life.
Answered on 12/07/10, 3:46 pm
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