Can a lawsuit survive the death of one of the parties?

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Can a lawsuit survive the death of one of the parties?
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can the executor continue the lawsuit after one of the parties of a lawsuit dies?

laughter_every_day

Usually. It depends on the nature of the lawsuit.

Michael

Yes, it passes to the parties estate, heirs or assigns.

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