Absent a Statutory Provision to the Contrary, Parents Are Not

question 57

True/False

Absent a statutory provision to the contrary, parents are not responsible for their children's torts unless there was obvious failure to control, instruct, or supervise.

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Definitions:

Spanish Franciscan Friars

Members of the Franciscan religious order from Spain who played a significant role in the Christianization of indigenous peoples in the Americas during the colonial period.

Pueblo Indians

Indigenous people of the Southwestern United States, known for their unique adobe dwellings and community-centric societies.

Acoma

A Native American pueblo located in New Mexico, known for its rich history and as being one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States.

New Mexico

A southwestern state in the United States, known for its diverse culture, historic sites, and landscapes, encompassing deserts, forests, and mountains.