How is the best way to word a waiver of liability to everyone attending our Halloweeen party? I would like everyone to sign something as they enter. In this day of sewers I mean suers..lol, I want to protect my self and my property.
2007-10-26 15:09:13 · 4 answers · asked by Glinda W 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I forgot mostly kids are on answers, no one is a minor we are all well over 21, most in our forties.
2007-10-26 17:07:54 · update #1
No one is charging for alcohol, we are all well over not just 21 but 41, too funny why did I even ask, children don't come in this answers it's for grown ups. If you don't have a coherent answer hush up and let those that do answer.
2007-10-26 17:14:51 · update #2
a waiver won't do squat for you if someone actually decides to hold you responsible for something that happens on your property.
2007-10-26 15:30:29 · answer #1 · answered by michr 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You would need to consult an attorney.
What specifically do you want to be protected from? If the people attending your party are minors - can they legally sign a waiver? Even if you are negligent, would the waiver protect you? What do you plan on doing at the party that you need a waiver? Are you inviting people you don't know? Is this one of those- we get a keg and charge anyone who shows up $5.00 for a cup and it's all the beer you can drink till we run out things" - if so - would a waiver protect you?
See......too many unanswered questions.
If you are that worried about getting sued - spend the money to see an attorney.
In my humble opinion - if you are that concerned about getting sued as a result of your party - that's a really good sign that you probably should not have a party.
2007-10-26 15:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by Boots 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, but the idea of having a party is to entertain family and friends-- if you feel it necessary to have them sign something like a waiver, then don't have the party. If I were invited to a party, then asked to sign something like that, I would be p'od, and insulted. End of friendship. Your home owners insurance should cover any mishaps that might happen, like someone falling over a rock.
2007-10-26 22:19:32 · answer #3 · answered by sbyldy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the last answer. You can have anyone sign anything but in court if they say they were drunk, or if they are minors, it might not hold up. Plus, if it gets rowdy and the cops show up, they aren't gonna care who signed what. They are going to hold the host responsible.
2007-10-26 15:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by RLW 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋