Financial, domestic or anything else
2007-09-10 10:48:01 · 13 answers · asked by kl_the_writer 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not illegal, but it can't be enforced. A small but important difference, meaning that the cops won't come and arrest the kid while he still has the dripping pen in his hand, but when it comes time to enforce the contract, i.e., paying up, taking it to court over a breach, etc., then it will be unenforceable and basically not worth the paper it's printed on. You must be over 18 to take part in a valid contract and be bound by it.
2007-09-10 11:37:00 · answer #1 · answered by Hillary 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if it is illegal, but the contract is null and void when anyone under 18 signs it. Now for it to be illegal that would mean there is a CRIME involved in signing it as well.
2007-09-10 11:21:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As elsewheres in the U.S., a minor may hold a contract binding against an adult, but the adult may not enforce a contract against a minor. This is why adults don't sign contracts with minors.
2007-09-10 11:28:27 · answer #3 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not illegal to sign it. However, the child can (in most cases) void it at his/her discretion, so it is pretty meaningless as a contract.
2007-09-10 11:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not illegal, the contract is not enforceable, unless it is for neccessities such as food or housing, or unless the child has been emancipated (usually through marriage).
2007-09-10 11:03:06 · answer #5 · answered by webned 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not "illegal" but any contract a child signs is meaningless and unenforcable.
2007-09-10 10:51:58 · answer #6 · answered by A Plague on your houses 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not illegal to sign one as a minor. It just can't be legally enforced.
2007-09-10 10:50:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Go ahead and sign it if you want. You may revoke it any time before you are 18 except for the essentials of life.
2007-09-10 11:00:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not illegal to sign, but you have to be the age of majority fir it to take effect. (18)
2007-09-10 10:51:52 · answer #9 · answered by bgee2001ca 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have to be 18 for it to be enforceable.
2007-09-10 10:50:25 · answer #10 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋