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O.C.G.A. § 51-4-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Full value of the life of the decedent, as shown by the evidence’’ means the full value of the life of the decedent without deducting for any of the necessary or personal expenses of the decedent had he lived. (2) ‘‘Homicide’’ includes all…
O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2 Persons entitled to bring action for wrongful death of spouse or parent; survival of action; release of wrongdoer; disposition of recovery; exemption from liability for decedent’s debts; recovery not
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(a) The surviving spouse or, if there is no surviving spouse, a child or children, either minor or sui juris, may recover for the homicide of the spouse or parent the full value of the life of the decedent, as shown by the evidence. (b)(1) If an action for wrongful death is broug…
O.C.G.A. § 51-4-4 Wrongful death of child
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The right to recover for the homicide of a child shall be as provided in Code Section 19-7-1. (Code 1933, § 105-1307, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1154, § 2.)
O.C.G.A. § 51-4-5 Recovery by personal representative for wrongful death and for certain expenses
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(a) When there is no person entitled to bring an action for the wrongful death of a decedent under Code Section 51-4-2 or 51-4-4, the administrator or executor of the decedent may bring an action for and may recover and hold the amount recovered for the benefit of the next of kin…