The heirs and other claimants sued to win title to the lands.
Burgess' heirs sued the government for compensation and in 1897 won a settlement of $129,311.45.
The artist's heirs sued his executors over the management of his estate.
P's heirs sue B to recover their losses as damages.
Then the heirs sue the hospital for getting them involved in the case to begin with.
I know that the director is dead, but his heirs could sue.
After that, the heir could sue in the common law courts.
"She might, but her heirs will probably sue me."
Now, years later, the creditor was dead, but his heirs were suing the church for twice that amount - principal plus back interest.
He died nearly 200 years ago, but could his descendants and heirs sue me for libel.