Delaware § 4517 - Liability to third persons.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 4517 — Liability to third persons., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4517. Liability to third persons.
(a) A claim based on:
(1) A contract entered into by a custodian acting in a custodial capacity;
(2) An obligation arising from the ownership or control of custodial property; or
(3) A tort committed during the custodianship
may be asserted against the custodial property by proceeding against the custodian in the custodial capacity, whether or not the custodian or the minor is personally liable therefor.
(b) A custodian is not personally liable:
(1) On a contract properly entered into in the custodial capacity, unless the custodian fails to reveal that capacity and to identify the custodianship in the contract; or
(2) For an obligation arising from control of custodial property or for a tort committed during the custodianship, unless the custodian is personally at fault.
(c) A minor is not personally liable for an obligation arising from ownership of custodial property or for a tort committed during the custodianship, unless the minor is personally at fault.
70 Del. Laws, c. 393, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 4517
What does Delaware Code § 4517 cover?
Section 4517 ("Liability to third persons.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Delaware § 4517?
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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How does Delaware § 4517 apply to my situation?
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