Montana Code 27-1-513. Action for wrongful death
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27-1-513. Action for wrongful death. When injuries to and the death of one person are caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another, the personal representative of the decedent‘s estate may maintain an action for damages against the person causing the death or, if the person is employed by another person who is responsible for the causing person’s conduct, then also against the other responsible person.
Terms Used In Montana Code 27-1-513
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201