Death on the High Seas Act
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title:
Death on the High Seas Act
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The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) is a United States admiralty law enacted by the United States Congress in 1920. The Act functions as a wrongful death statute, providing a cause of action for surviving family members when an individual dies as a result of a wrongful act or disaster in international waters. These individuals may make a civil claim for damages against the "person or vessel responsible" for the wrongful or negligent act that caused the death. DOHSA also applies to negligent a
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description:
United States admiralty law enacted by the United States Congress in 1920.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_on_the_High_Seas_Act
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2024-03-18T13:25:42Z
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