Zelnick v. Adams

In this appeal, we consider whether a contract for legal services entered into on behalf of a minor is voidable upon a plea of infancy or subject to enforcement as an implied contract for necessaries and, if enforceable, the basis for determining value of services rendered.

I. Facts and Proceedings Below

Jonathan Ray Adams (“Jonathan”) was bom on April 5, 1980, the natural child of Mildred A. Adams (“Adams” or “mother”) and Cecil D. Hylton, Jr. (“Hylton” or “father”). Jonathan’s parents were never married to each other. On September 8, 1995, after highly contested litigation, an agreed order…