Florida § 741.24 - Civil action against parents; willful destruction or theft of property by minor.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 741.24 — Civil action against parents; willful destruction or theft of property by minor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 741.24. Civil action against parents; willful destruction or theft of property by minor.
(1) Any municipal corporation, county, school district, or department of Florida; any person, partnership, corporation, or association; or any religious organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated, shall be entitled to recover damages in an appropriate action at law, in a court of competent jurisdiction, from the parents of any minor under the age of 18 years, living with the parents, who maliciously or willfully destroys or steals property, real, personal, or mixed, belonging to such municipal corporation, county, school district, department of the state, person, partnership, corporation, association, or religious organization. (2) The recovery shall be limited to the actual damages in addition to taxable court costs.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 741.24
What does Florida Statutes § 741.24 cover?
Section 741.24 ("Civil action against parents; willful destruction or theft of property by minor.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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