is obtaining a release from an individual legal if that individual was drinking prior to a signing the release.

Question

is obtaining a release from an individual legal if that individual was drinking prior to a signing the release.

Answer

Yes, unless that person was intoxicated to the point to be legally incapable of making sound decisions and especially if you knew the person was incapable of making a thoughtful decision.

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