QUESTION
is a contract legally binding if i did not sign it as the cobuyer?
Asked on Sep 27th, 2014 on Consumer Law - Florida
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Daughter bought a car and the salesman told her to sign my name. Dad was with her but had stepped outside and knew nothing about it. Salesman did not call me to get my verbal ok. She is 20 and new to the process.
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Really? This just reeks of convenient dipsute to avoid some obligation. Let me guess, your daughter has not defaulted and they want you to pay? Problem here is the innocent 20 y/o claim is dispelled by fathers presence and presumably you raised her to know that forging your signature is wrong. If you want to claim that she forged your signature without your permission, assuming its true, then you would likely need to report the forgery and fraud to local law enforcment and present this information to the lender. While they may let your out of the contract, it will likely be at the expense of criminal prosecution for your daughter. This is classic cant have cake and eat it too situation. If you have further questions, please call our office at 1-800-922-6442 for a FREE consultation.
Answered on Sep 29th, 2014 at 8:36 AM
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