§ 6600

Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.

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.

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