HB2977: Wrongful death action; award shall be distributed to decedent's estate.

Chief Patron

Rob Bell (R-58)
Charlottesville, VA
Served: 2002–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

Distribution of damages awarded in wrongful death action. States that an award in a wrongful death action shall be distributed to the decedent's estate and dispersed as if it were any other asset. Currently, § 8.01-53 sets out classes of beneficiaries and allows the fact finder or court to establish eligibility.

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