Fla. Stat. § 768.17

Current through Chapter 59 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 768.17 - Legislative intent

It is the public policy of the state to shift the losses resulting when wrongful death occurs from the survivors of the decedent to the wrongdoer. Sections 768.16-768.26 are remedial and shall be liberally construed.

Fla. Stat. § 768.17

s. 1, ch. 72-35; s.106, ch. 2003-1.