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Magee v. Rose

Superior Court of Delaware (1979) | 405 A.2d 143; 1979 Del. Super. LEXIS 94

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TL;DR: The court granted summary judgment for the defendant, finding no basis for recovery of conscious pain and suffering, punitive damages, or additional no-fault benefits in a wrongful death and survival action arising from a fatal car accident.

Legal Significance: This case clarifies the distinct nature of damages recoverable under Delaware's Wrongful Death and Survival statutes, emphasizing strict construction and the evidentiary burden for proving conscious pain and suffering.