Can someone with no ability to speak enter into a legally biding contract?

Full question:

If a man is considered to be cognitive and that only his body is unable to function and he wants to enter into a legally binding contract, what are his options? He has moderate movement of his right arm, and nodding and shaking back and forth movements of his head - but no speech ability.

  • Category: Contracts
  • Date:
  • State: California

Answer:

Please see the information at the following links:


http://definitions.uslegal.com/c/contract-law/

http://definitions.uslegal.com/c/capacity/

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FAQs

Yes, a mentally ill person can enter into a contract if they have the capacity to understand the nature and consequences of the agreement. If their mental illness does not impair their ability to comprehend the terms, the contract may be valid. However, if they lack this understanding, the contract could be voidable.