My daughter at 18 yrs and 5 months signed up for a phone at the request of a 32 year old male. He defaulted on that contract and now the phone company is going after her for payment. She is quite naive about issues like this because she is on my family plan. This man is a con-man. He has gotten young girls, like her, to do things for him. At 18 years old, how much do you understand what you are doing, especially if an oder adult is feeding you a line of bull?
Besides going to small claims court, is there anyway we can make him responsible to pay this outstanding bill, which by the way has gone to collections?
2006-06-07 11:50:19 · 7 answers · asked by concernedmother1 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Since she is over 18, the contract is binding. It is unlikely any court would release her of her contractual liability. She could take the man to court. If you believe you have a criminal case, you should contact the police.
2006-06-07 11:58:57 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's over 18, which makes her legally able to enter in almost any kind of contract (barring contracts for the sale of alcohol or guns in most states). Cell phone contracts are not an exception. If the contract is still in effect, you can try selling it at http://www.celltradeusa.com. Otherwise, she is completely liable for any past due bills and any cancellation charge.
In the remaining time you have with her, which I would assume isn't much if she associates with guys 14 years older than her, your job is to teach her to be skeptical and cynical. Maybe not as cynical as some people, but cynical enough to consider that some people are just out there to use her.
2006-06-07 12:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by smokingun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's stuck with the debt and her only option is to pay the debt then take him to court. It may be a good learning experience for her to actually deal with this issue all the way through instead of her parents bailing her out; this might help her appreciate the value of her money and credit more so that the next time a loser comes along and wants her to support him, she'll think twice. And I think you really should let her handle this, instead of seeing how "we can make him responsible for this" or she will never learn. Next time it might be a car note or a mortgage and not just a cell phone bill.
2006-06-07 12:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by dcgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately when anyone turns 18 it's all legal. I'm so sorry this happened to her. I'd have her run every thing by you in the future. Did He sign on the contract as well? If not I don't think there is anything you can do except explain the situation. Good Luck!
2006-06-14 11:03:21 · answer #4 · answered by Lorrie Ann 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, she's stuck. The only remedy is small claims court where they would consider her age. She is old enough to be held in the contract.
2006-06-07 11:54:10 · answer #5 · answered by Stacy R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A CONTRACT IS LEGAL BINDING AT 18 AND 1 MINUTE.
AS SOON AS THEY TURN 18 THEY ARE AN ADULT.
2006-06-08 07:18:12 · answer #6 · answered by icsowesmemoney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, she's old enough to enter into a contract.
2006-06-07 11:54:09 · answer #7 · answered by folklore 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋