Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

is it legal for a minor (under aged) employee sign a promissory note to pay back money taken from the store in which he worked?


Asked on 12/13/09, 11:02 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Elizabeth Karnazes New York Offices of Elizabeth Karnazes

Not illegal but may be unenforceable, but he may be prosecuted for the theft as it is an admission against penal interest that he stole the money. Good luck!

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Answered on 12/18/09, 11:33 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

"legal"? Sure, and it also is probably enforceable under those circumstances. His alternative is to face criminal charges and arrest. He can always bring his parents into the equation and have them sign for him.

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Answered on 12/21/09, 10:58 am


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