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?

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Ram

You have no legal obligation to pay her anything based on what a 15 year old teenager said. And although he can attempt to leave with her, he will still need a notarized letter from you, otherwise there will be "red flags" all over Custom's. She can't sue, unless you have a written agreement that YOU (not your son) would pay, then you're safe. She's such an overachiever...

Tony D

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..

MAR

Absolutely not!

An adult cannot enter into a contract with a minor- your son did exactly that- (attempted to enter into a verbal contract).

You are in no way, shape, or form obligated to pay her- she'd be (more) stupid to attempt a legal collection of the money.

Lea17

I don't know the legal obligations but I wanted to let you know that is ridiculous, i can't believe people are so ignorant. First of all, she shouldn't have taken your son's word without talking to you first. I don't think you should owe her the money but thats just my opinion. I wish you the best of luck!

A O

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.

Ronda C

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.

TBM

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.

April

dont pay her a dime for this! it is HER fault for not getting back to you after your son said yes. if she was a mature responsible person she would have talked to you in person about this. she is trying to blame you for her own mistake!!!!

Rockin' Mel S

Don't you think that you should make your son pay since he's the one who lied about it? He's 15, he can get a summer job.

Also, this woman was just trying to do something nice for your son - she shouldn't be punished for it. I think you are wrong for letting this get to court. If it was me, I'd pay the woman and get the money back from my son.

That, to me is the obvious, morally correct thing to do regardless of what legal obligations may or may not say.

katchoo_792

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.

joe

No, but you should pay the trip or the cancellation.

Charlie

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.

Iritadragon

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.

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