If a kid signs a contract to purchase liquor for his parents restraunt then the contract is?

Question

valid, but may be disaffirmed

valid but may not be disaffirmed

void as a matter of law

void unless his parents later affirm the contract

Also are parents ordinarily responsible for the contracts made by their minor children, whether or not the children acted on their own?

Answer 1

Both of the first answers are incorrect. A minor can, indeed, enter into a contract. However, the other party who enters into the contract with the minor should know that, unless the contract is for a necessity (food, shelter, etc.), the minor can disaffirm the contract.
As far as this particular contract is concerned, I would say the contract is valid, but may be disaffirmed.
A contract is void only if the subject matter is illegal. Apparently, if I have the facts straight, the child is signing as agent for his parents as owners of the restaurant. This is NOT a sale of liquor to a minor. I am, of course, assuming that the child is not taking possession of the liqour--he is only signing the contract.
Parents are NOT responsible for contracts entered into by their children. The other party must always beware when contracting with a minor, which is why most people will not do so.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Since no one can sell liquor to a minor under any circumstances, a minor cannot enter into a contract to purchase liquor. The contract is void as a matter of law. No different than a minor purchasing a firearm. It cannot be disaffirmed. Furthermore, this is the kind of contract that violates public policy.

The parents are not ordinarily responsible for the contracts made by their minor children, UNLESS the contracts are made for necessaries such as medical treatment, housing, clothing, or food. Parents owe a duty of support to their children so, yes, SOME contracts can be enforced against the parents, provided they are for NECESSARIES.

Answer 4

Void as a matter of law. A minor does not have the right to enter into a contract. Therefore, the contract 'never existed' in the first place.

Answer 5

A minor child can not enter into or sign a contract unless they have been legally emancipated.