SB 2228 (2009) -  Litigation [SPSC]

by Siplin
Requires the division of total fault for parties and nonparties by judgment in negligence cases. Determines criteria for negligence cases. Abrogates use of privilege and immunity defenses as to all statutory causes of action, abuse of process, malicious prosecution, and fraud upon the court. Requires the division of total fault for parties and nonparties by judgment. Repeals a provision relating to sanctions in criminal appeal cases, etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2009
Last Event: 05/02/09 S Died in Committee on Judiciary on Saturday, May 2, 2009 12:00 AM

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  • Judiciary
  • Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations
  • Rules

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Committee on Judiciary Time: 05/02/2009 - 12:00 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration Time: 05/02/2009 - 12:00 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced -SJ 00175 Time: 03/20/2009 - 8:25 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Judiciary; Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations; Rules -SJ 00175 Time: 03/10/2009 - 3:27 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 02/26/2009 - 9:16 AM Member: Committee: Version: __