Idaho Code

Idaho Code § 32-1003 (2026)

Liability of parent for child’s necessaries.

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Liability of parent for child’s necessaries.

If a parent neglects to provide articles necessary for his child who is under his charge, according to his circumstances, a third person may in good faith supply such necessaries, and recover the reasonable value thereof from the parent.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 9 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1950–2025 · leading case: Lasselle v. Special Prods. Co., 677 P.2d 483 (Idaho 1983).

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Lasselle v. Special Prods. Co., 677 P.2d 483 (Idaho 1983). · cites it 6× “I.C. § 32-1003 provides that if a parent neglects to provide articles necessary for a child according to the parent’s ability, then a third person may supply the necessaries and recover the reasonable value from the parent.”

Nebeker v. Piper Aircraft Corp., 747 P.2d 18 (Idaho 1987). · cites it 4× “The surviving spouse, in turn, is under a statutory obligation, I.C. § 32-1003, to provide for the needs of the minor children.”

Trevor Taft v. Jumbo Foods, Inc., 314 P.3d 193 (Idaho 2013). · cites it 4× “The trial court cited I.C. § 32-1003 for the proposition that the parents have the exclusive cause of action for recovery of medical expenses for treatment of their minor child.”

Isaacson v. Obendorf, 581 P.2d 350 (Idaho 1978). · cites it 2× “Idaho Code § 32-1003 provides support for such an independent action stating: “If a parent neglects to provide articles necessary for his child who is under his charge, according to his circumstances, a third person may in good faith supply such necessaries, and recover the…”

Nielsen v. Nielsen, 462 P.2d 512 (Idaho 1969). · cites it 4× “These are the sole beneficiaries of the trust. No intention is expressed in the trust instrument to benefit the donor's son (defendant-respondent).”

Pfau Ex Rel. Raymond v. Comair Holdings, Inc., 15 P.3d 1160 (Idaho 2000). · cites it 2× “§ 32-1007 grants a legal right to parents for the services and income of their minor children, stating a “father and mother of a legitimate unmarried minor child are equally entitled to its custody, services and earnings.” The legal duties of a parent and child to provide…”

Stafford v. Field, 218 P.2d 338 (Idaho 1950). · cites it 2× “Field, over the children; suits and countersuits for regaining and retaining custody and appellant’s unsuccessful attempt to obtain a refund from the above school because the minors had not lived there the full term in 1947.”

Voss v. Voss, 415 P.2d 303 (Idaho 1966). · cites it 2× “I.C. § 32-1003. There was no error in requiring appellant to pay the creditors rather than respondent.”

Hill v. Emergency Med. of Idaho, P.A. (Idaho 2025). · cites it 2× “In support of this argument, the Hills cite Idaho Code section 32-1013, which restricts governmental interference with the fundamental rights of parents; section 32-102, which defines an unborn person as a legal person; and section 32-1003, which states that parents can be held…”

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