Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New Jersey

is it legal to put a cell phone bill in the name of a 7 year old child?


Asked on 1/03/11, 4:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

John Corbett Corbett Law Firm LLC

Minors do not have the capacity to make contracts except for the necessaries of life. A wireless company would not knowingly open an account for a minor. The minor could repudiate the contract and does not even have to pay for the services used. If a guardian opened an account in the name of a minor or knowingly permitted a minor to open such an account, the guardian is liable for the charges.

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Answered on 1/08/11, 6:15 pm


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