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Wrongful death action

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-005277

A civil lawsuit brought by the surviving family members or the estate of a person whose death was caused by the negligence or intentional act of another. This action seeks monetary damages for losses such as funeral expenses, lost income, and loss of companionship. It is distinct from a criminal prosecution for homicide.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-005277
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-005277",
  "term": "Wrongful death action",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A civil lawsuit brought by the surviving family members or the estate of a person whose death was caused by the negligence or intentional act of another. This action seeks monetary damages for losses such as funeral expenses, lost income, and loss of companionship. It is distinct from a criminal prosecution for homicide.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/wrongful-death-action/"
}

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