# Wyo. Stat. § 30-2-106: Action for damages; injury to person or property; loss of life; exception

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T30_C2_S30-2-106

## Section

- **Citation:** Wyo. Stat. § 30-2-106
- **Heading:** Action for damages; injury to person or property; loss of life; exception
- **Jurisdiction:** Wyoming
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WY Code / Title 30 / Chapter 2 / Section 30-2-106

## Text

For any injury to person or property occasioned by a violation of or a willful failure to comply with this act, a right of action against the party at fault shall accrue to the party injured for the direct damages sustained thereby. In any case of loss of life, by reason of such a violation or willful failure, a right of action against the party at fault shall accrue to the administrator of the estate of the deceased person for like recovery of damages for the injuries sustained. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the recovery of any lawful damages against the person or company operating a mine if the company is found at fault or to have contributed to any accident by their carelessness. The state shall not be liable for damages under this section.

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