Rhode Island General Laws 31-10-15. Liability of person signing minor’s application
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Any negligence or willful misconduct of a minor under the age of eighteen (18) years when driving a motor vehicle upon a highway shall be imputed to the person who has signed the application of that minor for a permit or license, which person shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for any damages caused by the minor’s negligence or willful misconduct except as otherwise provided in § 31-10-16.
History of Section.
P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 15, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-14; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-15; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 31-10-15
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6