!!!Rechtserhebliche Altersstufen

Legally Relevant Age Groups are age brackets that reflect the gradual 
development of the legal status of citizens from infant to major. 
Austrian law lays down the following legally relevant age groups:

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1) Infants (Kinder - up to the age of seven years): not responsible 
for torts, without capacity to contract except as regards minor 
everyday transactions typical of their age, which are legally 
effective (section 151, subsection 3 of ABGB General 
Austrian Civil Code of Law - "pocket money rule").

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2) Children ("unmuendige Minderjaehrige" - minors without full legal 
capacity - 7-14 years): limited responsibility for torts and 
limited capacity to contract. In addition to "pocket money" 
transactions, such minors also have the right to conclude transactions 
that entitle them but do not bind them in any way. For transactions on 
their part to be legally binding, the assent of their legal 
representative is required. In the absence of the legal 
representative's assent such transactions are regarded as "incomplete 
transactions" and the other contracting party is bound by her/his 
declaration until the minor's representative approves or rejects the 
transaction.

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3) Minors ("muendige Minderjaehrige" - 14-19 years): their legal 
position is similar to that of children (see 2 above) but they have in 
addition the right of disposition over their own earnings and over 
objects which are put at their free disposal, provided this does not 
jeopardise their general wellbeing; minors can be committed to perform 
services.

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4) Majority (from 19 years): persons of full legal age, i.e. 
fully responsible for tortious acts and with full legal capacity.


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