Utah Liability of a person who gives a minor permission to drive his vehicle

• Category: Utah Jury Instructions - Civil - Vicarious Liability
• State: Utah
• Control #: UT-JURY-CV-2813
• Format: Word

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Liability of a person who gives a minor permission to drive his vehicle In the state of Utah, a person who gives a minor permission to drive his vehicle is liable under the state’s Family Car Doctrine. This doctrine holds that an adult who owns a vehicle and gives a minor permission to drive it can be held liable for any damages caused by the minor while driving the vehicle. This liability includes property damage, medical bills, and other costs related to an accident or injury caused by the minor. Additionally, the owner of the vehicle may be held liable for any other negligent acts of the minor while the minor is driving, such as failing to yield the right of way, speeding, or driving under the influence. The owner may also be held liable for any negligent entrusted of the car to the minor, such as knowing the minor does not have a valid driver’s license.

In the state of Utah, a person who gives a minor permission to drive his vehicle is liable under the state’s Family Car Doctrine. This doctrine holds that an adult who owns a vehicle and gives a minor permission to drive it can be held liable for any damages caused by the minor while driving the vehicle. This liability includes property damage, medical bills, and other costs related to an accident or injury caused by the minor. Additionally, the owner of the vehicle may be held liable for any other negligent acts of the minor while the minor is driving, such as failing to yield the right of way, speeding, or driving under the influence. The owner may also be held liable for any negligent entrusted of the car to the minor, such as knowing the minor does not have a valid driver’s license.