§ 3-902. Liability notwithstanding death

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(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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 67, § 1; 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., ch. 2, § 1.

                    
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