Delaware Statutes
§ 3722 — Liability notwithstanding death
Delaware·Title 10·Part Procedure·Ch. 37 SURVIVAL OF ACTIONS AND CAUSES OF ACTION; WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS·Subch. Wrongful Death Actions
(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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Legislative History
63 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 4 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1 ; 84 Del. Laws, c. 95, § 1
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