Article I.

Section 16. Damages for injuries causing death

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Damages for injuries causing death

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.

Summary: Reorders Section

Election Date: November 8, 1938

Votes For Ratification: 1521036

Votes Against Ratification: 1301797

Percent for Ratification: 54%

Percent Against Ratification: 46%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1938 Const Conven Amendment No 1

Effective Date Source:

Damages for injuries causing death

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.

Summary: New section

Election Date: November 6, 1894

Votes For Ratification: 410097

Votes Against Ratification: 327402

Percent for Ratification: 56%

Percent Against Ratification: 44%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1894 CR 2

Effective Date Source: