Section 14.11 Imputation of Liability Based on Agency or Joint Venture

• Library: Family Law Deskbook and 2014 Supp

b. (§14.11) Imputation of Liability Based on Agency or Joint Venture

Under Missouri law, a parent may also be held liable for the acts or omissions of a child under general principles of agency. See, e.g., Dinger v. Burnham, 228 S.W.2d 696 (Mo. 1950); Wilks v. Stone, 339 S.W.2d 590 (Mo. App. S.D. 1960). But imputation of liability based on joint venture does not work between a parent and child because the relationship is based on contract, and a minor does not have the capacity to contract. See, e.g.:

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