2006 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 82

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Delegate Smigiel
Entitled:
Courts - Pleading Monetary Damages

Synopsis:

Providing that a party may elect to specify in a claim the amount of monetary damages in controversy; requiring a party who elects not to specify in a claim the amount of monetary damages in controversy to allege specified matters; and prohibiting a party from amending specified allegations under specified circumstances.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
11/14
Pre-filed
1/11
First Reading Judiciary
1/19
Hearing 2/2 at 1:00 p.m.
2/13
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.
DAMAGES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 6-411 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered