survival statute
Noun
Meaning
survival statute (plural survival statutes)
(law) A statute that preserves for his estate a decedent's cause of action for infliction of pain and suffering and related damages suffered up to the moment of death.
Noun
survival statute (plural survival statutes)
(law) A statute that preserves for his estate a decedent's cause of action for infliction of pain and suffering and related damages suffered up to the moment of death.