Is a mother entitled to claim damages in her son's cause of action for expenses which will be incurred for his care and maintenance after he reaches majority?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Laughner v. Bryne, 18 Cal.App.4th 904, 22 Cal.Rptr.2d 671 (Cal. App. 1993):

We reach a similar conclusion concerning appellant's cause of action for expenses which will be incurred for her son's care and maintenance, excluding medical expense, after he reaches the age of majority. Parents have a duty to support an adult child unable to support himself imposed by Civil Code section 206, and their right to recover expenses, in a Civil Code section 206 cause of action, which are likely to be incurred after the injured child's age of majority "may depend on whether--at the time of trial--it can be determined if the child will be able to 'maintain himself by work' on reaching adulthood." (Turpin v. Sortini, supra, 31 Cal.3d at p. 238, fn. 12, 182 Cal.Rptr. 337, 643 P.2d 954.)

Other Questions


Is a plaintiff entitled to claim damages for expenses incurred as a result of a breach of fiduciary duty? (California, United States of America)
Is a plaintiff entitled to fees incurred in pursuing all causes of action in a tort action arising out of a stock purchase agreement? (California, United States of America)
What authority does appellant rely on when it comes to asserting that a person is entitled to claim that they are not entitled to the same amount of damages as they are entitled to? (California, United States of America)
In a personal injury action brought by a former wife against her ex-partner in a civil action, in addition to a similar action against the husband in a separate action, can the court order return to husband in the civil action? (California, United States of America)
Can a plaintiff bring an inverse condemnation action against a governmental entity for damage caused to private property caused by a governmental action? (California, United States of America)
What causes of action can a plaintiff bring in a common law cause of action for emotional distress and wrongful discharge? (California, United States of America)
Is a plaintiff entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in a personal injury action? (California, United States of America)
Can a claimant bring a claim for damages against a public entity under section 946.6 of the California Claims Act for failing to act on a timely claim? (California, United States of America)
In a wrongful attachment action for damages for economic loss sustained as a result of wrongful attachment, what are the costs incurred in defending the underlying action? (California, United States of America)
Is a claim for damages sufficient to constitute a cause of action? (California, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.