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7/22/10, 3:29 pm

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Hello,

I was wondering about the technical classification of contracts, verbal or otherwise, between parents and their (underage minors) children.

Are these contracts void, or voidable? I'm asking about California specifically but a general answer would be helpful too.

Thanks,

Alex

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In California, contracts entered into by a minor are voidable (even with parents). A minor is deemed to not have the ca...

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Robert F. Cohen

Actually, I think they're void, rather than voidable....

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Timothy McCormick

Contracts with minors are unenforceable, unless the minors are emancipated or the contract is for necessaries. Oral con...

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Anthony Roach

Contracts between minors and adults are generally voidable, but only by the minor. That means the adult can be held to ...

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Edward Hoffman

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