[Bon mots]

He said: “I must have forgotten to lock the safe and he just saw the money and took it. I have asked the police to investigate because it is unbelievable that the shop owners let such a young boy do this.”

Great, blame the shops instead of his own stupidity.

Actually, under US law, he should get back every single penny even if the purchases were ruined.

Anyone who contracts with a minor does so at their own risk. There was even a case of where a minor bought a motor scooter, totalled it and returned it for a refund. The court made the dealer return the money for the destroyed scooter.

They contracted with a minor and assumed all the risk.

Not sure how British law works, but our US law (except Louisiana) is based on British Common Law.

[Clairity]

“Actually, under US law, he should get back every single penny even if the purchases were ruined.

Anyone who contracts with a minor does so at their own risk. “

Thanks. Interesting. I had no idea.

[paudio]

Not sure how British law works, but our US law (except Louisiana) is based on British Common Law.

I think even though the author uses pounds, the incident took place in Belgrade, Serbia.