Code Civ. Proc., § 377.61 · Article 6. Wrongful Death

Code Civ. Proc., § 377.61

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In an action under this article, damages may be awarded that, under all the circumstances of the case, may be just, but may not include damages recoverable under Section 377.34. The court shall determine the respective rights in an award of the persons entitled to assert the cause of action.

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History

Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 1993.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&sectionNum=377.61.
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Code of Civil Procedure

Code Civ. Proc., § 377.34Printed as Section 377.34

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