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measure of damages by reason of death The actual pecuniary loss of each individual entitled to sue can only be ascertained by balancing, on the one hand, the loss to him of the future pecuniary benefit, and on the other, any pecuniary advantage which from whatever source comes to him by reason of the death: The action is brought in the name of the executor or administrator of the deceased. It lies for the benefit of the wife, husband, children, grandchildren, father, mother, step-parents, grandparents, etc. |