Rhode Island § 9-1-3 § 9-1-3. Liability of parents for torts of minors.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 9-1-3 — § 9-1-3. Liability of parents for torts of minors.

Rhode Island § 9-1-3

Title 9COURTS and CIVIL PROCEDURE–PROCEDURE GENERALLY

Ch. 9-1Causes of Action

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-3 (2026).

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§ 9-1-3. Liability of parents for torts of minors.
The parent or parents of any unemancipated minor or minors, which minor or minors
            willfully or maliciously cause damage to any property or injury to any person, shall
            be jointly and severally liable with the minor or minors for the damage or injury
            to an amount not exceeding fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500) if the minor or minors
            would have been liable for the damage or injury if they had been adults; provided,
            nothing herein shall be construed to relieve the minor or minors from personal liability
            for the damage or injury. The liability herein provided for shall be in addition to
            and no

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§ 9-1-3. Liability of parents for torts of minors.

The parent or parents of any unemancipated minor or minors, which minor or minors willfully or maliciously cause damage to any property or injury to any person, shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor or minors for the damage or injury to an amount not exceeding fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500) if the minor or minors would have been liable for the damage or injury if they had been adults; provided, nothing herein shall be construed to relieve the minor or minors from personal liability for the damage or injury. The liability herein provided for shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other liability which may exist at law.