In forceUpdated to 1 Jan 2006

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Contracts Act 1950 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part III · Of Contracts, Voidable Contracts and Void Agreements

11. Who are competent to contract

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A person can make a contract if they are of the age of majority under the law that applies to them. They must also be of sound mind and not disqualified from contracting by any law that applies to them.

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Every person is competent to contract who is of the age of majority according to the law to which he is subject, and who is of sound mind, and is not disqualified from contracting by any law to which he is subject.

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Part IV

Of Contingent Contracts

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Part V

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Part VI

Of Certain Relations Resembling Those Created by Contract

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Part VII

Of the Consequences of Breach of Contract

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Part VIII

Of Indemnity and Guarantee

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Part IX

Of Bailment

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Part X

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