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.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 377.61
Wrongful Death
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case 466 F. Supp. 2d 229 - Estate of Heiser v. Islamic Republic of Iran (2006)
Most recently applied in Sharbaugh v. Beaudry (July 2017)
Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 20
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