2006-12-19 02:57:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If someone is causing a disturbance, the store can request that person to leave. Failure to leave when requested can result in arrest for trespass.
2006-12-19 03:01:07 · answer #1 · answered by c.s. 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Specifically a law that says it is against the law to make a person leave a supermarket? No, not that I know of.
However, your question is vague. Do you mean kick as in actually kick? Well, then that would be assault and would be against the law. Also, what other conditions are there? Is it a person being removed from the place because of religion, race, or whatever? Then there may be discriminatory implications.
If a supermarket manager has a problem with a customer and feels that it would be best for that customer to leave, then the manager can ask the person to leave. If the customer refuses, then the manager can ask the police to escort the person out. I have seen this done with customers who were drunk, rowdy, or possibly dangerous. I have also seen customers escorted out who had a history of shoplifting at that store even though they were not shoplifting at the time they were being removed.
2006-12-19 11:03:26 · answer #2 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The exact law cannot be quoted here because you have not stated where you live and what store you are referring to, but, generally speaking, stores (any kind, anywhere) are private property, and, as such, have the right to refuse service to anybody they so choose, and to request that you leave the premises, as well - AND call the cops and have you arrested for trespassing if you don't leave as requested. If you feel that you were kicked out for unlawful reasons (such as discrimination), then call the ACLU. Otherwise, don't go back there without calling first, speaking to a manager (get their name and title), and obtaining explicit permission to re-enter the premises.
2006-12-19 11:04:47 · answer #3 · answered by happy heathen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's private property and they can serve just about anybody they want - or don't want - as long as it's not discriminatory.
If some kids are acting up and causing problems for other customers - out they go.
Similarly - if an illegal alien starts complaining that they can't read the signs in English and start a scene - out they go. That's not discriminatory - that's good business.
2006-12-19 11:02:59 · answer #4 · answered by 34th B.G. - USAAF 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not against the law. Any business has a right to throw a person out and off their property.
2006-12-19 11:09:04 · answer #5 · answered by Nancy M. 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any business has a legal right to refuse service to anyone for any reason. Usually they'll overlook the minor stuff, but if you smell like a dead yak or have rotten children who are breaking things, they can and should 86 you.
2006-12-19 11:01:25 · answer #6 · answered by My Evil Twin 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Nope. You are on PRIVATE property when you are in a supermarket. They can kick out whoever they like.
2006-12-19 10:59:31 · answer #7 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
NOPE!
What did you do that caused you to be kicked out? OR what did someone you know do?
They can kick you out for various reasons.
2006-12-19 11:13:51 · answer #8 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it depends on what you did. If you stole, tried to do drugs, sale drugs, use the place other than what it's main intent is for then you can legally be kicked out or off the property. Any other reason could be considered race related.
2006-12-19 11:00:50 · answer #9 · answered by jcanime@sbcglobal.net 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Any business has the right to refuse service to you and have you removed. Just what were you doing.?
2006-12-19 11:00:09 · answer #10 · answered by Jessica H 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋