Legal Opinion
Hatchette v. West Indian Co.
District Court, Virgin Islands
Decided July 18, 1980No. Civil No. 1979-389PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtChristian, Chief Judge
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
This wrongful death action is before the Court on defendant’s motion to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a cause of action under 5 V.I.C. § 76. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). Because the action was brought by a party lacking capacity, the defendant’s motion to dismiss will be granted.
The Virgin Islands Wrongful Death statute provides that the action “shall be brought by the decedent’s personal representative.” 5 V.I.C. § 76(d). Unlike the majority of American wrongful death statutes, 5 V.I.C. § 76 does not provide for a limitations period. However, a two-year…
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- Hemingway v. ShullDistrict Court, D. South Carolina · 1968
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