§ 60-1802 Abatement.

If someone involved in a lawsuit dies, the case usually doesn't just end because of that death. The lawsuit can keep going, even if one or both of the people involved have passed away. Someone else, like an estate representative, can typically step in and continue the case.

There are a few exceptions to this rule. If the lawsuit is about libel, slander, malicious prosecution, or a nuisance, the case does end if a party dies. These types of claims are considered too personal to continue after someone's death, so the court will close the case if the person involved passes away before it's finished.

This matters because it affects whether a case can move forward or gets shut down when someone dies during the legal process. If you're part of a lawsuit and the other person (or you) passes away, this rule helps determine what happens next depending on what kind of claim is involved.