Algo-Heyres v. Oxnard Manor

Date Filed: Date not specified Case Number: B319601 Court: Cal. Ct. App. sections 810 through 812 provide that a party lacks legal capacity to enter into a contract where deficits in the person’s mental functioning significantly impair the ability to understand and appreciate the attendant consequences, risks, and benefits of the contract. Because respondent lacked legal capacity to enter into a contract, his arbitration agreement cannot be enforced. — This case addresses significant issues in California probate law. For the complete analysis, refer to the full opinion.