Bankr. No.:
88-30012
Chapter:
7
Date of Decision:
December 13, 1988
Issue:
Whether a wrongful death cause of action under South Dakota law survives the death of the claim holder so as to be Assignable?
Ruling:
Yes. Stipulation under which a wrongful death claim was assigned to a creditor is approved. City of Sturgis v. Walker, 116 N.W.2d 803 (S.D. 1962); Steckman v. Silver Moon Tours, 90 N.W.2d 170 (S.D. 1958).
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