2012 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 55 - Liability for Tortious Acts of Children
Section 5501 - Definitions
CHAPTER 55
LIABILITY FOR TORTIOUS ACTS OF CHILDREN
Sec.
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.
Enactment. Chapter 55 was added December 19, 1990, P.L.1240, No.206, effective in 90 days.
§ 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 indicates otherwise:
"Child." An individual under 18 years of age.
"Injury." Includes injury to the person and theft, destruction or loss of property.
"Parent." Includes natural or adoptive parents.
"Person." Includes government units and Federal agencies.
"Tortious act." A willful tortious act resulting in injury.
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