§ 71.001 Definitions
§ 71.002 Cause of Action
§ 71.003 Application; Certain Conduct Excepted
§ 71.004 Benefitting From and Bringing Action
§ 71.005 Evidence Relating to Marital Status
§ 71.0055 Evidence of Pregnancy
§ 71.006 Effect of Felonious Act
§ 71.007 Ineffective Agreement
§ 71.008 Death of Defendant
§ 71.009 Exemplary Damages
§ 71.010 Award and Apportionment of Damages
§ 71.011 Damages Not Subject to Debts
§ 71.012 Qualification of Foreign Personal Representative

Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 71 > Subchapter A - Wrongful Death

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.