Legal Question in Consumer Law in Washington

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My son who is a minor went on line and signed up for game rentals. He did not have permission from either parent.

Can he be held resposible for the amount turned over to an collection agency? Can we as parents be held responsible.

I have the games and will return them but they are wanting over $300.00 because he did not cancel and return the games on time. Is there anything we can do?

Thank You


Asked on 8/02/06, 10:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Powell ELizabeth Powell PS Inc

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Interesting question. That's why sites are insistent that people using them are at least eighteen years old - in the eyes of the law if you are 17 years, 11 months and 29 days old you are legally an infant.

He cannot be held responsible so long as he continues to insist that he did not agree, did not understand, etc.

The creditor wants to get paid as well. You need to write them and indicate that it is the creditor's problem to ensure that they are dealing with an adult, not an infant, and that the debt is unenforceable.

It will probably work. But you need to deal with it promptly, and if a letter spelling out your position does not work, it's time to lawyer up.

Hope this helps. Powell

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Answered on 8/03/06, 12:06 am


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