Delaware § 3722 Liability notwithstanding death

Delaware Statutes

§ 3722 — Liability notwithstanding death

Delaware § 3722

JurisdictionDelaware

Title10

PartProcedure

Ch. 37SURVIVAL OF ACTIONS AND CAUSES OF ACTION; WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS

Subch.Wrongful Death Actions

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Bluebook

Del. Code tit. 10, § 3722 (2026).

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(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.

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(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.