Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Connecticut

Possibly sold a used car to a minor
Sold my used car to a young looking person. I asked him if he was at least 18 and he said, ''Yes''. I then asked for his driver's license and he claimed he didn't have it on him. I sold him the car anyways. I had him sign a contract stating that the car was ''AS-IS'' and that I'm not responsible for the car upon it's delivery to the buyer. We exchanged Title, bill of sale and cash.

My question is, if he is under 18 (which he lied to me) and he then crashes the car and becomes injured, does he (or his parent) have any legal resource against me? Is that contract valid if signed by a minor who knowingly lied about his age?

I'm trying to gauge how worried I should be about this. I called him after the sale, again, to confirm that he was at least 18 and he said he was.

Asked on 10/25/07, 10:12 am

Ruth Emily Kochard Ruth Emily Kochard, Counselor at Law

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Re: Possibly sold a used car to a minor

No the contract is not valid as a minor may not enter into a contract except for necessities or with parental approval.

Answered on 10/25/07, 10:25 am

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