Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

obtaining copies of signed documents

I have noticed that when my son, age 24, signs documents whether in banks, for employment, or other documents before him he is told he can not have a copy.

I thought when you sign your name on any document you were intitled to a copy of that document.

Can you help me with a clear understanding on this matter.

My prepaid phone is off until latter, however I may be reach at this email address.

Thank You


Asked on 5/10/07, 5:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: obtaining copies of signed documents

No honest person refuses to provide a copy of a signed agreement.

More to the point, I would teach your son to a) Always take the contract home and put it under your pillow overnight (or better yet let Dad or a lawyer read it), don't let anybody tell you you have to sign today, an honest deal will still be available in the morning; and b) Do not let the contract out of your hands -- walk it over to the copy machine yourself -- and make a copy of the contract having -both- signatures on it, or else No Deal. Also c) Read The Contract. Don't agree to clauses that let the other party off the hook for their wrongdoing. Just because something is typeset on a form doesn't mean you have to agree to it. Don't ever agree to "arbitration" unless you absolutely have no other choice, for example if there is a gun pointed at you.

The other party might tell you, Oh, you can cancel any time, or tell you something else that differs from the written contract. If it isn't in the written contract, the verbal promises are worthless.

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Answered on 5/10/07, 5:38 pm


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