Legal Opinion
Sutherland v. Roth
Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama
Decided December 2, 1981No. Civ. 2881PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
This civil action is based upon Alabama's parental liability act, § 6-5-380, Code of Alabama (1975).
Mrs. Roth filed her complaint against the appellants (the Sutherlands and the Buchanans) for damages occasioned to her automobile by their minor children. The Sutherlands are the parents of Allison and Paul and the Buchanans are the parents of Margaret. On January 19, 1980, Allison was five years of age, Paul was seven and Margaret was six.
Mrs. Sutherland and Mrs. Buchanan attended a baby shower at Mrs. Roth's residence on January 19, 1980, with Mrs. Sutherland being a co-hostess. Mrs.…
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