Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 55 - Liability for Tortious Acts of Children

Extra - Chapter Notes - Enactment. Chapter 55 was added December 19, 1990, P.L.1240, No.206,...

Section 5501 - Definitions - The following words and phrases when used in this chapter...

Section 5502 - Liability of parents - Any parent whose child is found liable or is adjudged...

Section 5503 - Establishing liability in criminal or juvenile proceedings - (a) General rule.--In any criminal proceeding against a child and...

Section 5504 - Establishing liability in civil proceedings - (a) Petition.--If a judgment has been rendered against the child...

Section 5505 - Monetary limits of liability - (a) General rule.--Liability of the parents under this chapter shall...

Section 5506 - Double recovery for same injury prohibited - In no case shall there be a double recovery for...

Section 5507 - Indemnity or contribution from child prohibited - The parent shall have no right of indemnity or contribution...

Section 5508 - Liability of parent not having custody or control of child - (a) General rule.--No liability may be imposed upon a parent...

Section 5509 - Other liability of parent or child unaffected - The liability imposed upon parents by this chapter shall not...