New Bern, NC asked in Business Law for North Carolina

Q: Requirements contracts signed by a minor, are they legal?

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Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
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  • KERNERSVILLE, NC
  • Licensed in North Carolina

A: You don't provide enough information about what type of contract you are referring to and what were the circumstances of the contract. Did the other party know they were dealing with a minor? Generally, the answer is no, a contract with a minor is not enforceable. However, if services or goods were provided, the person or company providing such goods or services may be able to claim the reasonable value of the goods or services and/or take back any property provided.

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