# 14 C.F.R. § 1261.303 (2026): Claimant

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_303

## Section

- **Citation:** 14 C.F.R. § 1261.303 (2026)
- **Heading:** Claimant
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 14 CFR: Aeronautics and Space / Chapter V: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / Part 1261: PROCESSING OF MONETARY CLAIMS (GENERAL) / Subpart 1261.3: Subpart 1261.3—Claims Against NASA or Its Employees for Damage to or Loss of Property or Personal Injury or Death—Accruing On or After January 18, 1967 / § 1261.303: § 1261.303   Claimant.

## Text

(a) A claim for damage to or loss of property may be presented by the owner of the property, duly authorized agent or legal representative.
(b) A claim for personal injury may be presented by the injured person, duly authorized agent, or legal representative.
(c) A claim based on death may be presented by the executor(rix) or administrator(rix) of the decedent's estate, or by any other person legally entitled to assert such a claim in accordance with applicable State law.
(d) A claim for loss wholly compensated by an insurer with the rights of a subrogee may be presented by the insurer. A claim for loss partially compensated by an insurer with the rights of a subrogee may be presented by the parties individually as their respective interests appear, or jointly.
(e) A claim presented by an agent or legal representative shall be presented in the name of the claimant, be signed by the agent or legal representative, show the title or legal capacity of the person signing and be accompanied by evidence of the agent's or legal representative's authority to present a claim on behalf of the claimant as agent, executor(rix), administrator (rix), parent, guardian, or other representative.

## Nearby sections

- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.300 (2026) § 1261.300   Scope of subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_300.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.301 (2026) § 1261.301   Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_301.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.302 (2026) § 1261.302   Claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_302.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.303 (2026) § 1261.303   Claimant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_303.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.304 (2026) § 1261.304   Place of filing claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_304.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.305 (2026) § 1261.305   Form of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_305.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.306 (2026) § 1261.306   Evidence and information required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_306.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.307 (2026) § 1261.307   Time limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_307.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.308 (2026) § 1261.308   NASA officials authorized to act upon claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_308.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.309 (2026) § 1261.309   Action under the Federal Tort Claims Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_309.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.310 (2026) § 1261.310   Investigation of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_310.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.311 (2026) § 1261.311   Claims requiring Department of Justice approval or consultation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_311.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.312 (2026) § 1261.312   Action on approved claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_312.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.313 (2026) § 1261.313   Required notification in the event of denial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_313.md)

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