SB 613
Requires courts to award prevailing defendants their costs and attorney's fees
Sponsor:
LR Number:
4732S.01I
Last Action:
1/26/2012 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Journal Page:
S161
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2012

Current Bill Summary

SB 613 - This act requires courts to award litigation costs and attorney's fees to a prevailing defendant unless the plaintiff voluntarily dismisses the suit before the defendant's time to file for dismissal has passed.

This act is similar to HB 1342 (2012).

MIKE HAMMANN

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