DEATH STATUTE

death  statute.A  law  that  protects  the  interests  of  a  decedent’s  family  and  other  dependents,

who may recover in damages what they would reasonably have received from the decedent if the

death had not occurred. Cf. SURVIVAL STATUTE . [Cases: Death    7, 10. C.J.S. Death §§ 17–18,

21, 28, 102.] [Blacks Law 8th]