Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

DOMESTIC RELATIONS (TITLE 23)

CHILDREN AND MINORS

Chapter 55. Liability for Tortious Acts of Children

§ 5501. Definitions.
§ 5502. Liability of parents.
§ 5503. Establishing liability in criminal or juvenile proceedings.
§ 5504. Establishing liability in civil proceedings.
§ 5505. Monetary limits of liability.
§ 5506. Double recovery for same injury prohibited.
§ 5507. Indemnity or contribution from child prohibited.
§ 5508. Liability of parent not having custody or control of child.
§ 5509. Other liability of parent or child unaffected.


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