Subdivision 1. Liability rule. The parent or guardian of a minor who is under the age of 18 and who is living with the parent or guardian and who willfully or maliciously causes injury to any person or damage to any property is jointly and severally liable with such minor for such injury or damage to an amount not exceeding $1,000, if such minor would have been liable for such injury or damage if the minor had been an adult. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to relieve such minor from personal liability for such injury or damage. The liability provided in this subdivision is in addition to and not in lieu of any other liability which may exist at law. Recovery under this section shall be limited to special damages.
Subd. 2. Not applicable to certain persons. This section shall not apply to persons having custody or charge of any minor under the authority of the Human Services or Corrections Department of the state.
Ex1967 c 41 s 1-3; 1969 c 803 s 1; 1980 c 580 s 22; 1984 c 654 art 5 s 58; 1986 c 444; 1993 c 326 art 6 s 5; 2005 c 10 art 4 s 28
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 540 - 552 — Civil Procedure
Chapter 540 — Parties To Actions
Section 540.03 — Action By Assignee; Setoff Saved; Exception.
Section 540.05 — Married Person May Sue Or Be Sued Alone.
Section 540.07 — Parent Or Guardian May Sue For Seduction.
Section 540.08 — Injury To Child Or Ward; Suit By Parent Or Guardian.
Section 540.09 — Deserted Spouse May Sue And Defend In Absent Spouse's Name.
Section 540.11 — Surety May Bring Action.
Section 540.12 — Action Not To Abate By Death; Torts.
Section 540.13 — Exemptions Of Legislative Members And Employees.
Section 540.14 — Actions Against Receivers; Trial; Judgment, How Satisfied.
Section 540.15 — Associates Sued As Partners.
Section 540.151 — Suability; Common Name.
Section 540.152 — Service Of Process On Unions, Groups, Or Associations.
Section 540.154 — Actions Against Unions, Groups, Or Associations; Where Brought.
Section 540.17 — Joinder Of Connecting Carriers.
Section 540.18 — Damage By Minor; Responsibility Of Parent, Guardian, And Minor.