Section 3-901 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 3-901. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Child.- "Child" means a legitimate or an illegitimate child. 

(c)  Parent.- "Parent" includes the mother and father of a deceased illegitimate child. 

(d)  Person.- "Person" includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, executor, administrator, fiduciary, or representative of any kind, or any partnership, firm, association, public or private corporation, or any other entity. 

(e)  Wrongful act.- "Wrongful act" means an act, neglect, or default including a felonious act which would have entitled the party injured to maintain an action and recover damages if death had not ensued. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 67, §§ 1, 4, 6; 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., ch. 2, § 1; 1974, ch. 407; ch. 494, § 1; 1979, ch. 553; 1983, ch. 520; 2002, ch. 19, § 10.]