Well, you'll be liable for the loan, but that's about it, unless you had something to to with the so-called "accident" (which is rarely accidental, and more often the result of negligence).
When you cosign for an automobile purchase you are typically liable for an automobile repossession in Michigan. The reason why is because you are responsible for car payments as a cosigner if the primary debtor cannot pay.
If you have co-signed as a tenant on the lot then yes you are.
Yes. If the signer defaults on the loan, then you, as the cosigner, would be liable.
The person that is responsible for the accident.
It is possible to be found liable. As a cosigner you would want to make sure that you are listed as an additional insured and make sure that the policy limits are high enough to cover your assets. Essentially I would make sure that they are equal to what is on your current policy.
As a cosigner, You are jointly and separately liable for any and all amounts that might arise out of the finance note you guaranteed.
A cosign agreement is usually just a financial agreement to cover the rent or damages if your son can't pay. I don't think it has anything to with underage drinking.
The owner of the car is liable for the accident itself and the damage. However, the insurance company might have to pay for it, depending on the owners insurance cover.
The fault lies with the vehicle that cause the accident. When someone borrows a car, the car owner can be liable because the allowed someone to drive the vehicle. Often this type of accident has to be sorted out in court.
The mother is liable
Who else do you think should be held liable?
Co-signing a note means you will be legally liable if that person can not pay.