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Is it legal for an adult to take the word of a 15yr old whom was invited to go out of the country to cancun? |
Travel Info my 15yr old son was invited to go to cancun mexico with a friend of his and his family. The mother called and talked to me about the cost of the trip, but that she needed an answer that night and i told her if i had to give her an answer now it would be NO. I neglected to get back to her that evening. A couple of days later my son told me he told her he could go without consulting us. When he told her he couldnt go it would cost hundreds of dollars to cancel. She is now trying to sue me for the entire cost of the ticket? Please anyone know if i have any legal obligation to pay this? Travel Tips No. Your son is a minor, and can not enter into contracts himself. To make them legal, an adult parent or guardian needs to co-sign for him. NOTHING verbal is legal. The woman shouldn't have taken his word for it. She should have called you to confirm. That being said, I think YOUR SON has a moral obligation to repay this woman. HE was the one who lied! If your son has an education fund, or bonds in the bank, they should be tapped to pay this woman back for the money she is going to lose. And for pity's sake DON'T LET HIM GO. He'll try to hit you up with the plea that since he is paying for the trip, can't he please go? Say no. And stick to it. He should not be rewarded for lying and putting both sets of parents to this trouble on his behalf. Others I believe you have NO legal obligation to pay since no permission was given by you, hence there was no contract or agreement to repay. I wouldn't pay! Also your 15yo is a minor and can not enter into a contract either.. It depends on your specific state laws, but generally a person under the age of 18 cannot enter into a "contract" without their parents consent = she has no legal right to sue you. you have no legal obligation to pay anything that she paid for on her own will and by the word of a 15yr old. You as his parent had to have given him permission and given her money or booked his portion of the trip. If the last time you spoke to her youranswer was a solid no. Then she should have called to reconfirm. Putting your trust in a 15 year kid is not a good move, especially for someone that has kids of their own. Plainly, that woman is an idiot! Your son would not be allowed to obtain a passport, an entry tourist visa to Mexico, or to leave the United States without a certified letter signed by BOTH his parents that the person taking him has permission. The U.S. and Mexico are both VERY strict about that! You must have a passport to fly to Mexico and that cannot be obtained without the signatures of BOTH parents. Iam an American living in Mexico and have brought grandsons down to spend time with me. I had to have all the proper documentation to bring them into Mexico. She should not so much as take your son to the local mall without your express permission. When a friend of any of my kids would say, " Oh, my Mom said it's ok for me to spend the nite at your house," I NEVER took their word for it...I always spoke to the parents...all the way up thru age 18! You are in the right...she was an idiot. I wouldn't think your legally obligated to pay. But if you do have to pay, I think your son should be mowing lawns or something else to pay the debt. |
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