That means that if a state provides a two year statute of limitations on a particular claim, and a child is injured at age 12, they will have 2 years to file their claim after they turn 18 years old.
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In most states, it's 18 years of age.
Minors can be sued. However, they can only be sued when an adult is appointed to look after their legal interests. The adult essentially acts as the minor's guardian for purposes of the lawsuit filed.
A person who suffers injury has the right to file a case against the person who caused him harm, but there are certain categories of people who cannot sue a person for their loss and also there are some people who cannot be sued by any person, like foreign ambassadors, public officials, infants, sovereigns, alien enemy ...
A civil lawsuit can be brought against a person, business, organization or even a government that has caused you injury or financial loss. In cases of negligence, anyone can be sued, including a minor. However, it is unlikely that a minor will have the necessary funds to compensate for the damages they may have caused.
Minors can be sued if they are old enough to form intent to commit a particular tort or are sensible enough to prevent from a negligent act done by them. They can sue just like adults but through their next friends who are obviously their parents.
You can sue emancipated minors, that is, people under 18 who are legally treated as adults. This includes minors who are on active duty in the armed services, are married, or have been emancipated (freed from parental control) by court order.
California law allows for lawsuits to be filed against parents or guardians with custody and control of minors for willful misconduct of a minor. For example: if a minor willfully assaults or batters you, and causes you physical harm, you can sue their parents or guardian for medical, dental and hospital costs.
Can You File a Case Against a Minor? Yes, you can file a case against a minor after an accident. Texas' civil laws give you the right to bring a cause of action against any individual or entity that negligently, carelessly, recklessly or intentionally caused your accident.