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Minors (Property and Contracts) Act 1970

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#### 48 Liability for tort 48 Liability for tort > Where a person under the age of twenty-one years is guilty of a tort, the person is answerable for the tort whether or not: > > > (a) the tort is connected with a contract, or > > > (b) the cause of action for the tort is in substance a cause of action in contract.

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