Minnesota Statutes 540.12 – Action Not to Abate by Death; Torts
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No action shall abate by reason of the death or disability of a party, or the transfer of the party’s interest, if the cause of action continues or survives. After a verdict, decision, or report of a referee, fixing the amount of damages for a wrong, such action shall not abate by the death of any party thereto.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 540.12
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.