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A Death Somebody Caused

Idaho Code § 5-311 and Idaho Code § 5-219 — the heirs or the personal representative sue, within two years

When a death is caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another, the heirs, or the personal representative on their behalf, may sue the person responsible, or that person's estate, for such damages as are just in the circumstances.

  • Idaho Code § 5-311
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Heirs include those who would inherit, and the spouse, children, stepchildren and parents, along with others partly or wholly dependent on the person for support.

  • Idaho Code § 5-311

Two years. An action for a death caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another, or for an injury to the person, is brought within two years.

  • Idaho Code § 5-219
Sources for this section (2)
  1. Idaho Code § 5-311 — Suit for wrongful death by or against heirs or personal representatives
  2. Idaho Code § 5-219 — Actions for professional malpractice or for personal injuries

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Idaho attorney.

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