Q: Could I get sued for breaking a contract that I never signed. I am also a minor.
I attended a service for free in exchange for providing service. a contract is required to be able to recieve the free service in return for a year's work. I was able to attend the free service without signing the contract and was never asked for the contract and was not kicked out for not signing the contract. I want to quit the job now, which technically violates the contract which i acknowledged but never signed. I am also a minor, the service was provided by an adult and the contact was also "required" by the adult but he didn't stop me from attending his service even though I never gave him the contract. Could I get sued for getting the service and not paying for it since I did not follow the contract, which i did not sign?
A: Without knowing what the services were, it's impossible to answer your questions.
A: Contracts can be written, oral or implied by conduct or by law. Not signing is important, but not determinative. Whether any of this apply to you is too complex for a simple q & a on Justia. Also, contracts by minors are voidable. As to whether you can be sued, the answer is always yes. The question is whether you would lose and there isn’t enough information to answer that.
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Under California law, minors generally have the right to disaffirm (reject or cancel) contracts they enter into before reaching the age of majority, with few exceptions. This protection exists because the law recognizes that minors may lack the maturity and judgment to fully understand contractual obligations.
In your specific situation, you have even stronger protection because you never actually signed the contract. Without your signature, there was no formal agreement between you and the service provider. While you did receive the service, the provider's failure to obtain your signature or enforce their own contract requirements weakens any potential claim they might make against you.
Your status as a minor, combined with the lack of a signed contract, makes it highly unlikely that a lawsuit against you would succeed in California courts. However, to maintain good relationships and avoid potential conflict, you might consider having a respectful conversation with the service provider to explain your situation and perhaps negotiate a reasonable resolution that works for both parties. If you do receive any legal threats or papers, you should inform your parents or guardian immediately.
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