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2017 Maryland Code
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 9 - Wrongful Death
§ 3-902. Liability notwithstanding death
Universal Citation: MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 3-902 (2017)
- (a) Action against person causing death of another. -- An action may be maintained against a person whose wrongful act causes the death of another.
- (b) Liability of vessel. -- 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) Action against personal representative of person who caused death. -- 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 his personal representative.
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