Current through October 23, 2012
If a person leaves his domicile without a known intention of changing it, and does not return or is not heard from for seven years from the time of his so leaving, he shall be presumed to be dead in any case where his death is in question, unless proof is made that he was alive within that time.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 522, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 14-701.
1973 Ed., § 14-701.
Current through October 23, 2012 Back to Top
If the person presumed to be dead pursuant to section 14-701 is found to be living, a person injured by the presumption shall be restored to the rights of which he was deprived by reason of the presumption.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 522, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 14-702.
1973 Ed., § 14-702.
