N.J.S.A. 2A:31-5 — Assessment of damages by jury.

2A:31-5 Assessment of damages by jury. 2A:31-5. Assessment of damages by jury. In every action brought under the provisions of this chapter the jury may give such damages as they shall deem fair and just with reference to the pecuniary injuries resulting from such death, together with the hospital, medical and funeral expenses incurred for the deceased, to the persons entitled to any intestate personal property of the decedent in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.2A:31-4. Amended 1967, c.307, s.1; 2007, c.261, s.2.

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