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2022 Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 4 - Liability in Tort
Chapter 71 - Wrongful Death; Survival; Injuries Occurring Out of State
Subchapter A. Wrongful Death
Section 71.009. Exemplary Damages

Universal Citation:
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 71.009 (2022)
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Sec. 71.009. EXEMPLARY DAMAGES. When the death is caused by the wilful act or omission or gross negligence of the defendant, exemplary as well as actual damages may be recovered.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

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