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23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5508 (2026)

 Liability of parent not having custody or control of child.

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§ 5508.  Liability of parent not having custody or control of child.

(a)  General rule.--No liability may be imposed upon a parent under this chapter if, at the time of commission of the tortious act, the parent has neither custody of the child nor is entitled to custody of the child or if the child is institutionalized or emancipated.

(b)  Exception.--No parent is absolved of liability due to the desertion of the child by the parent.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2010–2010 · leading case: In re C.W., 7 A.3d 891 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2010).
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In re C.W., 7 A.3d 891 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2010). “23 Pa. C.S. § 5508(b). The liability of the parent is limited to: (1) The sum of $1,000 for injuries suffered by any one person as a result of one tortious act or continuous series of tortious acts.”
In Re Cw, 7 A.3d 891 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2010). “23 Pa. C.S. § 5508(b). The liability of the parent is limited to: (1) The sum of $1,000 for injuries suffered by any one person as a result of one tortious act or continuous series of tortious acts.”
— 23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5508(b) — 2 cases
In re C.W., 7 A.3d 891 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2010). “23 Pa. C.S. § 5508(b). The liability of the parent is limited to: (1) The sum of $1,000 for injuries suffered by any one person as a result of one tortious act or continuous series of tortious acts.”
In Re Cw, 7 A.3d 891 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2010). “23 Pa. C.S. § 5508(b). The liability of the parent is limited to: (1) The sum of $1,000 for injuries suffered by any one person as a result of one tortious act or continuous series of tortious acts.”
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