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Provisions

I.16 of 1939 • Damages for injuries causing death.

APPROVED

The Text

The right of action now existing to recover damages for injuries resulting in death, shall never be abrogated; and the amount recoverable shall not be subject to any statutory limitation.


A Few Facts

• Joined the Constitution in 1939

• In Article I: Bill Of Rights

• Has 30 words

• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention

• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1938

• Changed the text of a previously existing provision

• Amends or builds on:
1895-I.18

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