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§ 13-20-101. What Actions Survive

All causes of action, except actions for slander or libel, shall survive and may be brought or continued notwithstanding the death of the person in favor of or against whom such action has accrued, but punitive damages shall not be awarded nor penalties adjudged after the death of the person against whom such punitive damages […]

§ 13-20-102. Effect of Repeal

The repeal of part 3 of this article concerning informed consent to medical procedures shall not have the effect of invalidating any previous judicial decision relating to requirements for informed consent or liability imposed for the lack thereof. Source: L. 77: Entire section added, p. 799, § 2, effective May 27.