LIABILITY
A parent or other person who has the duty of control and reasonable discipline of a child is liable for any property damage proximately caused by:
- The negligent conduct of the child if the conduct is reasonably attributable to the negligent failure of the parent or other person to exercise that duty; or
- The willful and malicious conduct of a child who is at least ten years of age but under eighteen years of age. Family Code 41.001
Adopted: 4/7/78
Amended: 1/11/80, 3/12/82, 7/12/85, 9/22/89, 11/17/95, 5/25/05
Reviewed: 11/19/99