Webster Street Partnership, Ltd. v. Sheridan

Sheridan and Wilwerding (defendants), both minors known by landlord Webster Street Partnership (plaintiff) to be underage, leased an apartment, paid a deposit and some rent, then fell behind and moved out after disaffirming the lease while still minors; Sheridan disaffirmed again shortly after reaching majority. Webster sued for unpaid rent; the municipal court ruled for Webster, and the district court ruled for both parties but awarded Webster more money on appeal, prompting further appeal to the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Whether a person who enters a contract as a minor, and later disaffirms it, remains bound by that contract.