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Carly Brock
on Nov 01, 2024Verified
"Survival statutes" allow the family members of an individual,who is killed as the result of a tort,to sue the wrongdoer for the loss of support from the deceased.
Survival Statutes
Laws that allow certain causes of action to continue to be effective or enforceable even after the death of a person involved in the action or the entity to which the statute pertains.
Loss Of Support
The absence or reduction of financial or emotional support that was previously provided by an individual, often due to death or incapacitation.
- Comprehend the notion of damages within tort law and the governing principles for their allocation.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the notion of damages within tort law and the governing principles for their allocation.
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