Court Approval of Settlements

768.25  Court approval of settlements –While an action under this act is pending, no settlement as to amount or apportionment among the beneficiaries which is objected to by any survivor or which affects a survivor who is a minor or an incompetent shall be effective unless approved by the court.

History.–s. 1, ch. 72-35.

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