death statute

death statute. A law that protects the interests of a decedent’s family and other dependents, who may recover in damages what they would reasonably have received from the decedent if the death had not occurred. Cf. SURVIVAL STATUTE . [Cases: Death 7, 10. C.J.S. Death §§ 17–18, 21, 28, 102.]

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