Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Mississippi
Settlement
If someone is involved in a class action lawsuit but dies before the settlement is reached, is their spouse entitled to the settlement?
Asked on 5/31/06, 4:15 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jan Butler
Jan R. Butler
Re: Settlement
This would be governed by the laws of decent and distribution. The spouse and children would get equal shares.
Answered on 5/31/06, 6:10 pm
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