Is a parent liable for the acts of his 13-year-old son?
Full Question:
I live in Texas. My 13-year-old son had a fight with my neighbor’s son and he broke the windshield of my neighbor’s car. Am I liable for his acts?
01/11/2017 |
Category: Minors » Liability of... |
State: Texas |
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Answer:
“A parent or other person who has the duty of control and reasonable discipline of a child is liable for any property damage proximately caused by:
(1) the negligent conduct of the child if the conduct is reasonably attributable to the negligent failure of the parent or other person to exercise that duty; or
(2) the wilful and malicious conduct of a child who is at least 10 years of age but under 18 years of age.”
(1) the negligent conduct of the child if the conduct is reasonably attributable to the negligent failure of the parent or other person to exercise that duty; or
(2) the wilful and malicious conduct of a child who is at least 10 years of age but under 18 years of age.”
