§ 5504. Establishing liability in civil proceedings
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 23 Pa.C.S.A. Domestic Relations
23 Pa.C.S.A. § 5504
§ 5504. Establishing liability in civil proceedings
(a) Petition.--If a judgment has been rendered against the child in a civil action for injury because of the tortious act of the child and the judgment has not been satisfied within a period of 30 days, the injured person may petition the court for a rule to show cause why judgment should not be entered against the parent.
(d) Action against parent.--Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, a victim of a willful, tortious act of a child may initiate a civil action directly against the parent or parents of the child who committed the tortious act for the purpose of receiving compensation for the injuries suffered, not to exceed the limitations set forth in section 5505.
Credits
1990, Dec. 19, P.L. 1240, No. 206, § 2, effective in 90 days. Amended 1994, April 21, P.L. 128, No. 15, § 1, effective in 60 days.
23 Pa.C.S.A. § 5504, PA ST 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 5504
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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