Chapter 35: Wrongful Death A. Definition
B. Elements
1. A proper plaintiff must show
2. That the death of a person was caused by the defendant’s wrongful act, neglect, or default
3. That the wrongful act, neglect, or default would have entitled the party injured (the decedent) by the wrongful act, neglect, or default to maintain an action and recover damages if death had not resulted
C. Elements Defined
D. Defenses
Comparative Negligence
Designation of Nonparty at Fault
Governmental Immunity
Statute of Limitations
E. Remedies
F. Forms
Complaint for Wrongful Death—Auto Accident
Complaint for Wrongful Death—Auto Accident—Claims for Negligence and Products Liability
