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Have your mom do it, then.
I'm assuming since you're old enough for jury duty you are an adult. Why exactly did your mom do this without asking you? Perhaps just don't do it.
You do need to talk with your mom and inform her that she should not volunteer your services without asking you. You need to tell the friend that your mom did not ask before volunteering your services, and you have obligations you cannot drop. Maybe also block the friend of your mom.
There is no contract here because you are not receiving any consideration. She is solely benefitting from the execution, therefore this contract is "voidable". You are free to house sit for her, if you want to, but you are under no obligation to do so, nor does she have any recourse should you decline. Now, had you agreed to housesit for the sum of $10, and then decided to back out, she could sue you for failure to perform and you would be liable for any damages she incurred as a result. For example, if it cost her $100 to get somebody to house sit, you would be liable for that amount, because of your actions. Bottom line, your Mom made the promise, she can house sit.
So don't do it?
That sound too familiar!
That's BS. Just leave. You weren't the one who offered to do it; and if they lady has a problem with it then she can take it up with your mom.
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Just back out. Tell your mom's friend "I'm sorry but, not only did I not agree to this yet, I'm actually unable to house-sit for you right now, unfortunately. Maybe, next time you need a house sitter, we can work out a deal. " You have no obligation to house-sit for them - you didn't say you'd do it. Your mom did and, until you confirm and agree to, it's not for sure. Also, there's no legal obligation for you to house sit, either, as you'd be getting nothing out of it and for it to be legally binding in any way, it needs to benefit you as well as her.
Well, one problem can be solved by using the block function, but that was unfair of your mother to do that without your consent.