Published: 2015-07-08
Key Benefits:
A minor is civilly liable for a wrong done by the minor, but is not liable in exemplary damages unless at the time of the act the minor was capable of knowing that the act was wrongful.
(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
A minor may enforce the minor’s rights by civil action or other legal proceedings in the same manner as an adult, except that a guardian must conduct the action or proceedings.
(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
A contract for attorney’s fees for services in litigation, made by or on behalf of a minor, is void unless the contract is approved, on petition by an interested person, by the court in which the litigation is pending or by the court having jurisdiction of the guardianship estate of the minor. If the contract is not approved and a judgment is recovered by or on behalf of the minor, the attorney’s fees chargeable against the minor shall be fixed by the court rendering the judgment.
(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)