Nevada § 12.080 - Parent or guardian may maintain action for injury of minor child
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 12.080 — Parent or guardian may maintain action for injury of minor child, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12.080. Parent or guardian may maintain action for injury of minor child
The parents jointly, or either parent, without preference to either, may maintain
an action for the injury of a minor child who has not been emancipated, if the injury
is caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another. A guardian may maintain an action for the injury of his or her unemancipated ward,
if the injury is caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another, the action by the
guardian to be prosecuted for the benefit of the ward. Any such action may be maintained against the person causing the injury, or, if
the person is employed by another person who is responsible for his or her conduct,
also against that other person.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 12.080
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 12.080 cover?
Section 12.080 ("Parent or guardian may maintain action for injury of minor child") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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 Nevada § 12.080?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 12.080" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 12.080 apply to my situation?
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