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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-801 — property a child willfully destroys, and medical bills up to one thousand dollars for an injury

Willful and intentional. Parents are jointly and severally liable for the willful and intentional destruction of property, and infliction of personal injury, by their minor or unemancipated children living with them or placed in another's care.

  • Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-801
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For a personal injury, only hospital and medical expenses are recoverable, up to one thousand dollars for each occurrence. A particular claim is a question for a licensed Nebraska attorney.

  • Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-801
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  1. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-801 — Destruction of property; infliction of personal injury; limitation

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nebraska attorney.

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