2010 Pennsylvania Code
Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 55 - Liability for Tortious Acts of Children
5504 - Establishing liability in civil proceedings.

     § 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 and the judgment has not been satisfied within a
     period of 30 days, the injured person may petition the court for
     a rule to show cause why judgment should not be entered against
     the parent.
        (b)  Answer and trial.--The parent may file an answer to the
     petition, and, if there is any dispute as to unlitigated facts,
     the case shall be set down for trial.
        (c)  Judgment.--If there is no dispute as to the unlitigated
     facts, the court shall authorize the entry of a judgment against
     the parent. In no case shall the judgment against the parent
     exceed the limitations set forth in section 5505 (relating to
     monetary limits of liability).
        (d)  Action against parent.--Notwithstanding any provision to
     the contrary, a victim of a willful, tortious act of a child may
     initiate a civil action directly against the parent or parents
     of the child who committed the tortious act for the purpose of
     receiving compensation for the injuries suffered, not to exceed
     the limitations set forth in section 5505.
     (Apr. 21, 1994, P.L.128, No.15, eff. 60 days)

        1994 Amendment.  Act 15 added subsec. (d).