Family Code section 6600

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.

Source: Section 6600, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=6600. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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§ 6600’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/family_code_section_6600

Original Source: Section 6600, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=6600. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).