Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. 8303 establishes that if someone is legally required to perform a duty and fails or refuses to do so without lawful justification, they can be held liable for damages. The section also notes amendments made in 1986 that added related provisions. Overall, it enforces accountability for failure to perform legally mandated duties.
It covers liability for individuals who fail or refuse to perform a duty required by law without lawful justification, making them liable for damages.
Any person who is legally required to perform a duty and refuses or fails to do so without lawful justification can be held liable.
The person may be liable for damages to the person who was harmed by the failure or refusal to perform the duty.
Yes, in 1986, amendments added related provisions, including section 8304, to expand or clarify the law.