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· 7/1/1873

Chandler v. Deaton

Citations

  • 37 Tex. 406

Syllabus

<p>1. As a general rule, minors are liable for their own torts; and no presumption arises from the relation of parent and child by which the former can be held responsible for torts committed by the latter.</p> <p>2. Quiere : Whether concealment by a parent of a tort committed by Ms minor child will make the former liable in damages ?</p>

Judges: Walker

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