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§ 12-611 – Liability

12-611. Liability When death of a person is caused by wrongful act, neglect or default, and the act, neglect or default is such as would, if death had not ensued, have entitled the party injured to maintain an action to recover damages in respect thereof, then, and in every such case, the person who or […]

§ 12-612 – Parties plaintiff; recovery; distribution; disqualification

12-612. Parties plaintiff; recovery; distribution; disqualification A. An action for wrongful death shall be brought by and in the name of the surviving husband or wife, child, parent or guardian, or personal representative of the deceased person for and on behalf of the surviving husband or wife, children or parents, or if none of these […]

§ 12-613 – Measure of damages; nonliability for debts of decedent

12-613. Measure of damages; nonliability for debts of decedent In an action for wrongful death, the jury shall give such damages as it deems fair and just with reference to the injury resulting from the death to the surviving parties who may be entitled to recover, and also having regard to the mitigating or aggravating […]