Can a Minor Be Sued In Illinois?

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The question of whether or not a minor can be sued does not have a straightforward answer. It is not as simple as the question “can you enforce a contract with a minor?” Which is a simple no.

Laws vary from state to state. According to the Illinois State Bar Association, the first distinction is the age of majority vs. the age of a minor. It varies for individual situations. For example, a person 18 years of age is able to vote, join the military, and enter into contracts but not purchase or consume alcohol. Additionally, a 16-year-old who has obtained a driver’s license can be held responsible for injuries or property damages if they are found to be at fault for a car accident.

However, in any case, in which a minor cannot be sued, their parent(s) or the person that is legally responsible for them can be, and often is. If you, or your minor child, have had a civil lawsuit filed against them, I highly suggest consulting an attorney. This is a gray area of the law and you need an experienced attorney to protect the rights of both the minor child and their guardian(s). Please call me for a free case evaluation today.

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(Updated 8/26/2022)