Florida Statutes > Chapter 768 > Part I > § 768.17 Florida Statutes 768.17 – Legislative intent Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates | Other versions Terms Used In Florida Statutes 768.17Decedent: A deceased person.It is the public policy of the state to shift the losses resulting when wrongful death occurs from the survivors of the decedent to the wrongdoer. Sections 768.16–768.26 are remedial and shall be liberally construed. Previous sectionNext section Part I Contents
