my friend and i went to a liquor store yesterday where i was going to make a purchase. the owner told my friend she could not come in the store because she worked at another liquor store
2006-07-23 03:43:42 · 10 answers · asked by gramallenrocksatace 1 in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ New York City
No, it is not legal to deny your friend access because the friend works for a competitor. Only if your friend was stealing or making comments to other customers, or checking prices so the other store could undercut would there be grounds.
2006-07-23 03:48:33 · answer #1 · answered by lionkingoh 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well technically I suppose the owner can allow or disallow various persons to enter his premises, however its not exactly good business. It would be worth checking to see on what grounds a person can be barred entry but my advice would be for you and her friend to no longer use his store!
2006-07-23 03:50:24 · answer #2 · answered by Angie H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why fight it. I doubt if it is legal, but it could cost you more money to argue the point in court. I do think that the owner has a sign saying " we can refuse service to any one "
2006-07-23 03:50:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it's legal. Businesses are private property, and can refuse entry/service to anyone they like for any reason.
2006-07-23 03:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by Brian L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure, a store is a private place owned by someone, they don't have to serve everyone. To be sure though I would talk to a lawyer.
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2006-07-24 07:56:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "Right to Refuse Service" must be posted. If so then yes.
2006-07-23 07:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by Dirtt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a business has the right to refuse service to anyone anytime they wish to do so!
2006-07-23 03:47:23 · answer #7 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe legal but not ok.
2006-07-23 03:46:29 · answer #8 · answered by Myles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope
2006-07-23 03:47:41 · answer #9 · answered by rebecca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im pretty sure thats illegal!
2006-07-23 03:45:30 · answer #10 · answered by Lauren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋