Suit against minor under law of torts
amit
(Querist) 16 February 2011
This query is : Resolved
A a minor age 12 year was standing outside his house. B a minor age 15 year was playing on the road. B rashly and negligently throw a dart like objects which hits A on his left eye as a result of which cornia of left eye of minor A got repture and there is permanent loss of vision of left eye of minor A. Now :-
1. Can minor A (through next friend) sue minor B for his rash and negligent act?
2. Whether suite under law of torts is tenable against negligent act of minor B?
3. Whether minor B is liable for damages or his guardian is liable for damages?
M V Gupta
(Expert) 19 February 2011
1. yes. 2.yes. 3. Guardian will be liable to pay damges for acts of the minor, which cause loss or harm to third parties.
