parental liability — By statute in certain states, the parents may be held liable up to a specified amount for damages caused to property of others by their children if such damage is found to have resulted from negligent control of parent over acts of child … Black's law dictionary
liability — The word is a broad legal term. Mayfield v. First Nat. Bank of Chattanooga, Tenn., C.C.A.Tenn., 137 F.2d 1013, 1019. It has been referred to as of the most comprehensive significance, including almost every character of hazard or responsibility,… … Black's law dictionary
liability — The word is a broad legal term. Mayfield v. First Nat. Bank of Chattanooga, Tenn., C.C.A.Tenn., 137 F.2d 1013, 1019. It has been referred to as of the most comprehensive significance, including almost every character of hazard or responsibility,… … Black's law dictionary
Parental responsibility — *Parental responsibility (access and custody), in the European Union, refers to the bundle of rights and privileges that children have with their parents and significant others as the basis of their relationship *Parental responsibility… … Wikipedia
Parental responsibility (criminal) — In Canada and the United States, the term parental responsibility refers to the potential or actual liability that may be incurred by parents for the behaviour of their children.The Canadian lawParental responsibility legislation has been enacted … Wikipedia
Vicarious liability — This article is about vicarious liability in private litigation; for vicarious liability in criminal law, see Vicarious liability (criminal). Vicarious liability is a form of strict, secondary liability that arises under the common law doctrine… … Wikipedia
tort — (from Lat. torquere, to twist, tortus, twisted, wrested aside). A private or civil wrong or injury, including action for bad faith breach of contract, for which the court will provide a remedy in the form of an action for damages. K Mart Corp. v … Black's law dictionary
Family law — This article is about the legal concept. For the television drama, see Family Law (TV series) … Wikipedia
Common-law marriage — Family law Entering into marria … Wikipedia
delinquent — I n Person who has been guilty of some crime, offense, or failure of duty or obligation II adj As applied to a debt or claim, it means simply due and unpaid at the time appointed by law or fixed by contract; as due and unpaid taxes or mortgage… … Black's law dictionary
