A minor before coming of age cannot act in a case of property.

Explanation

Transactions involving real property require full legal capacity. A minor's deed of conveyance is voidable at his election upon reaching majority.

Where this applies

• A minor tries to sell real property.
• A child's deed of conveyance is challenged when they come of age.

See also

• 3.8.1 A minor has the power to make his condition better, but not worse.
• 5.1.3 Property is the proper right by which a man uses his own thing.