Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California

an 18 year old,while playing semi-pro football this summer, accepts a soda without paying for it. does this constitute payment so that he is now unable to play college football? He was very careful to accept no money.


Asked on 1/03/11, 7:14 pm

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

I think the NCAA is far more interested in cars and bindles of cash, but watch it with those sodas nonetheless.

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Answered on 1/08/11, 7:24 pm
Daniel Bakondi The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi

No, it's deminimus (so minimal it has no significance). I am happy to give you a formal legal opinion if you like, that you can quote and cite to, save and rely on as needed.

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Answered on 1/09/11, 11:26 pm


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