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23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5509 (2026)

 Other liability of parent or child unaffected.

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§ 5509.  Other liability of parent or child unaffected.

The liability imposed upon parents by this chapter shall not limit the common-law liability of parents for damages caused by a child and shall be separate and apart from any liability which may be imposed upon the child.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 2003–2010 · leading case: K.H. v. J.R., 826 A.2d 863 (Pa. 2003).
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K.H. v. J.R., 826 A.2d 863 (Pa. 2003). “…See 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 5502, 5505, 5508. This statute, however, does not affect the common-law liability of parents. See 23 Pa.C.S. § 5509.”
K.H. v. J.R., 826 A.2d 863 (Pa. 2003). “…See 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 5502, 5505, 5508. This statute, however, does not affect the common-law liability of parents. See 23 Pa.C.S. § 5509.”
K.H. v. J.R., 826 A.2d 863 (Pa. 2003). “…See 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 5502, 5505, 5508. This statute, however, does not affect the common-law liability of parents. See 23 Pa.C.S. § 5509.”
In re C.W., 7 A.3d 891 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2010). “16 (2003); 23 Pa.C.S. § 5509. Under the common law "liability may attach where the negligence of the parents makes the injury possible.”
Kh v. Jr, 826 A.2d 863 (Pa. 2003). “See 23 Pa.C.S. § 5509. [1] The majority opinion notes that the parents of A.”
In Re Cw, 7 A.3d 891 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2010). “16 (2003); 23 Pa.C.S. § 5509. Under the common law "liability may attach where the negligence of the parents makes the injury possible.”
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