Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

liability of children and parents

At what age is a child liable for his actions? In other words, if a child injures someone or damages their property, at what age can the child be sued?

At what age of the child is a parent liable for the child's actions?


Asked on 1/15/03, 8:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brandon Manus Manus Law Office

Re: liability of children and parents

I would need more information regarding the incident, but a child can be sued as well as the parents. Under the Family Code, a parent can be responsible for the child's actions.

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Answered on 1/16/03, 10:49 am


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