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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 71.009 — EXEMPLARY DAMAGES

CP § 71.009Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 71. WRONGFUL DEATH; SURVIVAL; INJURIES OCCURRING OUT OF STATE · Art. A. WRONGFUL DEATH

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When the death is caused by the wilful act or omission or gross negligence of the defendant, exemplary as well as actual damages may be recovered.

Legislative history

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.009 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.