§ 5505. Monetary limits of liability
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 23 Pa.C.S.A. Domestic Relations
23 Pa.C.S.A. § 5505
§ 5505. Monetary limits of liability
(b) Proceedings where loss exceeds liability.--In the event that actual loss as ascertained by the court or the judgment against the child exceeds $2,500, the parents shall be discharged from further liability by the payment of $2,500 into court. The court shall cause all aggrieved parties to submit itemized statements of loss in writing and shall make distribution proportionately, whether the claims be for injuries to the person or for theft, destruction or loss of property. The court may take testimony to assist it in making proper distribution and may appoint a master to accomplish this purpose. All costs and fees incurred in these proceedings shall be paid from the $2,500 paid into court.
Credits
1990, Dec. 19, P.L. 1240, No. 206, § 2, effective in 90 days. Amended 1994, April 21, P.L. 128, No. 15, § 2, effective in 60 days.
23 Pa.C.S.A. § 5505, PA ST 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 5505
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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