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the consent of his legal representative, except when he merely acquires a right or is freed from a duty.

An act contrary to the foregoing provisions may be rescinded.

5.

When the legal representative authorizes a minor to dispose of property for a purpose specified by him, the minor may within the limits of such purpose dispose of it at his pleasure. He may do the same as to property which he has been authorized to dispose of without any purpose being specified.

6.

A minor who has been authorized to carry on one or more businesses, has the same capacity in relation to such businesses as a person of full age.

If in such case the minor is not capable of conducting the business, his legal representative may revoke or restrict the authority according to the provisions of Book IV of this Code.

7.

A person of unsound mind may on the application of himself, of her husband or his wife, of any relative to the fourth degree, of the head of his house, of his guardian or curator, or of the public procurator be adjudged incompetent by the court.

8.

A person adjudged incompetent must be placed under guardianship.

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