1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 980

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Delegate Finifter
Entitled:
Estates and Trusts - Guardians - Minor's Tort Recovery

Synopsis:

Authorizing a court to appoint a guardian of the property of a minor on whose behalf a tort recovery is sought or has been obtained if the court determines that the appointment is in the minor's best interest; and allowing the tort recovery to be paid directly to a guardian.

Legislative History

House Action
2/2
First Reading Judiciary
2/6
Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
3/4
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ESTATES AND TRUSTS -see also- FIDUCIARIES
GUARDIANS
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY, JUVENILE CAUSES, YOUTH
TORTS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Estates and Trusts
( 13-403 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available