Is it unlawful for a child (under 16) to sign a contract that threatens legal action if you don't follow some of the principles in the contract?
2007-08-27 01:19:03 · 5 answers · asked by I Want the Answer 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is a very trivial contract, but it states that if we do sign the contract and use school computers for purposes that a teacher thinks are not "good," legal action may taken.
2007-08-27 10:12:42 · update #1
A contract signed by a minor child is not enforceable under law.
2007-08-27 03:54:18 · answer #1 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is not illegal for a child to sign a contact but is voidable and unenforceable against the child
what type of contract are we talking about that threatens legal action for non-compliance never heard of such in a civil context
2007-08-27 08:35:15 · answer #2 · answered by goz1111 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing illegal about the signing itself... (i.e. no one could be arrested for a fifteen year old signing a contract).
However, the contract may not be binding. Check with a lawyer in your jurisdiction...
2007-08-27 08:24:42 · answer #3 · answered by Citicop 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's unlawful indeed...underage are not supposed to sign contracts without parental consent or guidance because they can easily be cheated by the drafter of the contract without fully understanding the consequences.
2007-08-27 08:28:54 · answer #4 · answered by fuxiang c 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think they can be prosecuted for violating the contract as they are minors.
2007-08-27 08:29:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋