Section 106 – Death of a person — Suit by heir or personal representative.
78B-3-106. Death of a person — Suit by heir or personal representative. (1) Except as provided in Title 34A, Chapter 2, Workers’ Compensation Act, when the death of a person is caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another, his heirs, or his personal representatives for the benefit of his heirs, may maintain an […]
Section 106.5 – Claims brought by presumptive personal representative.
Effective 5/4/2022 78B-3-106.5. Claims brought by presumptive personal representative. (1) “Presumptive personal representative” means: (a) the spouse of the decedent not alleged to have contributed to the death of the decedent; (b) if no spouse exists, the spouse of the decedent is incapacitated, or if the spouse of the decedent is alleged to have contributed […]