Legal Question in Business Law in California
contract signed by a minor
Is a contract (such as an automobile insurance application) signed by a 16-year old legal and binding (in the State of California)? Thank you.
Asked on 10/27/99, 2:20 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jed Somit
Jed Somit, Attorney at Law
Re: contract signed by a minor
Generally, an unemancipated minor is not competent to enter
into a contract, and can disown the contract (through a parent or guardian). But this may not
fully answer what would happen if the minor received most or all of the benefits
of the contract, and simply wishes after that to disown the obligation.
Answered on 10/27/99, 8:18 pm
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