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If the loser refuses or neglects to bring an
action to recover what has been lost, his or her creditors,
spouse, descendants or other persons entitled to be
supported by the loser may institute the action. The sum
thereby obtained shall be applied to the creditors' claims,
or to the support of the spouse or relatives, as the case
may be. (n)
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