(a) In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated. (b) “Child” means a legitimate or an illegitimate child. (c) “Parent” includes the mother and father of a deceased illegitimate child. (d) “Person” includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, executor, administrator, fiduciary, or representative of any kind, or any partnership, firm, association, public or private corporation, or any […]
(a) An action may be maintained against a person whose wrongful act causes the death of another. (b) If the death of a person was caused by a wrongful act, neglect, or default of a vessel, an action in rem may be maintained against the vessel. (c) If a person whose wrongful act caused the death of another, […]
(a) If the wrongful act occurred in another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States, a Maryland court shall apply the substantive law of that jurisdiction. (b) Notwithstanding the fact that the wrongful act occurred in another jurisdiction, a Maryland court in which the action is pending shall apply its own rules […]
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, an action under this subtitle shall be for the benefit of the wife, husband, parent, and child of the deceased person. (2) A parent may not be a beneficiary in a wrongful death action for the death of a child of the parent if: (i) 1. The […]
