{"data":{"id":"us-pa/23-pa.c.s.-5501","jurisdiction":"us-pa","citation":"23 Pa.C.S. § 5501","heading":"Definitions.","body":"The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:\n\"Child.\" An individual under 18 years of age.\n\"Injury.\" Includes injury to the person and theft, destruction or loss of property.\n\"Parent.\" Includes natural or adoptive parents.\n\"Person.\" Includes government units and Federal agencies.\n\"Tortious act.\" A willful tortious act resulting in injury.","path":["Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS","PART VI CHILDREN AND MINORS","CHAPTER 55 LIABILITY FOR TORTIOUS ACTS OF CHILDREN"],"source_url":"https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM\u0026ttl=23\u0026div=0\u0026chpt=55\u0026sctn=1\u0026subsctn=0","current_through":"2026-07-29 (Statute Update stamp, 23 Pa.C.S.)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T16:31:43Z","sha256":"f0d9b2a4dd98952b19850e5a35e35c1d8d47cc7f47766a5d30c909334d7807f7","source_id":"us-pa","stale":false,"prev":"us-pa/23-pa.c.s.-5482","next":"us-pa/23-pa.c.s.-5502"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}