23 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Chapter 55 - Liability For Tortious Acts Of Children

• Chapter Notes
• Section 5501 - Definitions
  The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly...
• Section 5502 - Liability Of Parents
  Any parent whose child is found liable or is adjudged guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction of a tortious act shall be liable...
• Section 5503 - Establishing Liability In Criminal Or Juvenile Proceedings
  (a) General rule.--In any criminal proceeding against a child and in any proceeding against a child under 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to juvenile...
• Section 5504 - Establishing Liability In Civil Proceedings
  (a) Petition.--If a judgment has been rendered against the child in a civil action for injury because of the tortious act of the child...
• Section 5505 - Monetary Limits Of Liability
  (a) General rule.--Liability of the parents under this chapter shall be limited to: (1) The sum of $1,000 for injuries suffered by any one...
• Section 5506 - Double Recovery For Same Injury Prohibited
  In no case shall there be a double recovery for one injury. Any judgment against a child resulting from a tortious act for which...
• Section 5507 - Indemnity Or Contribution From Child Prohibited
  The parent shall have no right of indemnity or contribution against the child.
• Section 5508 - Liability Of Parent Not Having Custody Or Control Of Child
  (a) General rule.--No liability may be imposed upon a parent under this chapter if, at the time of commission of the tortious act, the...
• Section 5509 - Other Liability Of Parent Or Child Unaffected
  The liability imposed upon parents by this chapter shall not limit the common-law liability of parents for damages caused by a child and shall...

Last modified: October 8, 2016