§ 278-176. Damages to or destruction of property by child; parental liability; costs and attorneys' fees; damages and restitution.

Any person may recover damages in a civil action, from the parent(s), guardian(s) or caretaker(s) of a child upon proof by clear and convincing evidence that the child maliciously or willfully injured a person(s) or damaged or destroyed property, real or personal, belonging to the person bringing the action and that the parent(s), guardian(s) or caretaker(s) failed to provide adequate supervision of the child.

Recovery of damages under this section is limited to actual damages proved in the action, Court costs, and, in the discretion of the Court, reasonable attorneys fees to be fixed by the Court.

Nothing contained in this section limits the discretion of the Court to issue an order requiring damages or restitution to be paid by a child.