Chandler v. Deaton

It does not appear from the statement of facts in this case, except by inference, who shot the mules of the appellee; but it appears to be conceded by attorneys that they were shot by one or both of the appellant’s sons, who were minors at the time of the shooting. As a general rule of law, minors are liable for their own torts. The father is not liable in this action as the case is presented to us. There is no presumption growing out of the domestic relation of parent and child, which would hold the father responsible for a crime or a tort committed by his minor child, unless it be shown…