2014 Delaware Code
Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedures
CHAPTER 37. SURVIVAL OF ACTIONS AND CAUSES OF ACTION; WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS
Subchapter II Wrongful Death Actions
§ 3722. Liability notwithstanding death
(a) An action may be maintained against a person whose wrongful act causes the death of another.
(b) If the death of a person was caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default of a vessel, an action in rem may be maintained against the vessel.
(c) If a person whose wrongful act caused the death of another dies before an action under this section is commenced, the action may be maintained against a personal representative.
63 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 4; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;
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