Civil Code Article 1109
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
If the guardian, intentionally or negligently, has caused damage to the ward when performing his duties, the guardian shall compensate the ward any injury arising therefrom.A claim for damages, based on preceding paragraph, shall be extinguished if not exercised within five years from the date the guardianship is revoked; if there is a new guardian, the period begins from the date the new guardian starts his/her guardianship.
中文原文 民法第1109條
監護人於執行監護職務時，因故意或過失，致生損害於受監護人者，應負賠償之責。
前項賠償請求權，自監護關係消滅之日起，五年間不行使而消滅；如有新監護人者，其期間自新監護人就職之日起算。
前項賠償請求權，自監護關係消滅之日起，五年間不行使而消滅；如有新監護人者，其期間自新監護人就職之日起算。