If a tuition contract states, “The school requires signatures of all parents who are financially responsible for the Student” but one parent has not signed the document, is it binding?

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If a tuition contract states, “The school requires signatures of all parents who are financially responsible for the Student” but one parent has not signed the document, is it binding?

Asked on August 8, 2013 under Business Law, Kentucky

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Yes, it is binding against whomever did in fact sign it. It is possible that the parent who signed may have a case against the other parent, if they are divorced and that one is delinquent in his or her obligation to pay for school.


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