70-6-514. Liability of parent or guardian for minor’s damage to public accommodation. If a minor willfully defaces or damages hotel property, the parent or guardian of the minor is liable for the cost of repair or replacement as provided in 40-6-237 and 40-6-238.

Terms Used In Montana Code 70-6-514

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Montana Code 1-1-205
  • Willfully: when applied to the intent with which an act is done or omitted, means a purpose or willingness to commit the act or make the omission referred to. See Montana Code 1-1-204