Section 1.17 Chapter 14—Wrongful Death

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G. (§1.17) Chapter 14—Wrongful Death

In Chapter 14, the author reviews the elements of, and defenses to, a claim brought under the Missouri wrongful death statute, § 537.080, RSMo 2000. It should be remembered that such an action did not exist at common law and is available only because of the statutory provision. While the claimant may rely on any common-law tort theory to support such a claim, there are certain statutory provisions, peculiar to this type of action, pertaining to who may bring the suit...