Legal Question in Consumer Law in Texas

Invalid Contract

I signed a 2-year contract with a tanning salon for a membership. I lied about my age and said that I was 18. They didn't ask for my ID. I tried to cancel this contract due to the fact that there is false information on it, I wasn't of legal age, and it is illegal to let a minor tan without parental consent. They told me that the contract was stillbinding because I signed it. I was wondering if this was true or if there was anything I could do to get out of this contract?


Asked on 8/15/03, 11:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Erin Corley Fibich, Hampton, Leebron & Garth, L.L.P.

Re: Invalid Contract

In Texas, although contracts with minors are voidable at the minor's election, a minor may not void a contract if she obtained it by fraudulent misrepresentation intended to induce the other party to believe she was atleast 18 yrs old.

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Answered on 8/15/03, 12:00 pm


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