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§ 5502 — Liability of parents

Pennsylvania § 5502
JurisdictionPennsylvania
Title 23DOMESTIC RELATIONS
PartPART VI
Ch. 55LIABILITY FOR TORTIOUS ACTS OF CHILDREN

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23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5502 (2026).

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Any parent whose child is found liable or is adjudged guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction of a tortious act shall be liable to the person who suffers the injury to the extent set forth in this chapter.

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Definitions
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Establishing liability in civil proceedings
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Monetary limits of liability
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Double recovery for same injury prohibited
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Indemnity or contribution from child prohibited
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Liability of parent not having custody or control of child
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Other liability of parent or child unaffected
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