§ 16-2702Title 16
Party plaintiff; statute of limitations.
An action pursuant to this chapter shall be brought by and in the name of the personal representative of the deceased person, and within 2 years after the death of the person injured.
Annotations
Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 596, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1 Oct. 22, 2012, D.C. Law 19-177, § 3, 59 DCR 9353 For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the Wrongful Death Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-390, July 9, 2012, 59 DCR 8499). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Wrongful Death Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-338, March 30, 2012, 59 DCR 2567). Section 4(b) of D.C. Law 19-147 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect. Section 2 of D.C. Law 19-147 substituted “2 years” for “one year”. The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-177 substituted “2 years” for “one year.” 1973 Ed., § 16-2702. 1981 Ed., § 16-2702. Death or injury caused by defective or unsafe improvements to real property, actions, see § 12-310
Sourced from the DC Council Open Law Library (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.