A minor is civilly liable for a wrong done by the minor, but is not liable in exemplary damages unless at the time of the act the minor was capable of knowing that the act was wrongful.
Cal. Fam. Code § 6600
RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES; CIVIL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS
Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10
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