is the parents parents financially responsible for impound when kid steals car

[CameronNewport]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? missouri.
my minor child, along with a friend , took/stole another kids car. (which he left the keys in) there is some minor damage to the car from hitting a mailbox. yes, my son was very wrong for this and is going to juvenile hall for it. what i need to know is if i am responsible for the impound and repair bill? or is it the owners for only carrying liability insurance?

The answers that you're getting are likely just guesses based on the fact that it seems logical to laymen that a parent is liable for his child's conduct.

That is not the common law rule, however. There is a plethora of case law spanning just about every jurisdiction stating that the mere fact of paternity does not make the parent liable for his child's conduct under common law.

It's possible that some States have enacted statutes to deal with specific situations, which may make a parent liable ... but whether or not such a statute exists in Missouri will require research. It's also possible to be liable for negligent supervision of your child, though that liability stems from your own negligence and not from your child's conduct. It may or may not apply.

In my opinion, you should consult with a local attorney about this matter.

 

[Just Blue]

The answers that you're getting are likely just guesses based on the fact that it seems logical to laymen that a parent is liable for his child's conduct.

That is not the common law rule, however. There is a plethora of case law spanning just about every jurisdiction stating that the mere fact of paternity does not make the parent liable for his child's conduct under common law.

It's possible that some States have enacted statutes to deal with specific situations, which may make a parent liable ... but whether or not such a statute exists in Missouri will require research. It's also possible to be liable for negligent supervision of your child, though that liability stems from your own negligence and not from your child's conduct. It may or may not apply.

In my opinion, you should consult with a local attorney about this matter.

But feel free to consult with an attorney

My post.

Are you not a "layman"? If not...What are you?