SENATE BILL 27

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures

Sponsored By:

Senator Ferguson

Entitled:

Civil Actions - Frivolous Lawsuits - Penalties

Synopsis:

Requiring the court in a civil action to determine whether the action was maintained in bad faith or without substantial justification; allowing the prevailing party in specified actions to recover from the losing party specified fees and costs of litigation; and authorizing the court to impose other appropriate penalties on the parties responsible for the conduct of the action.

Legislative History

Senate Action

7/11

Pre-filed

1/10

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/7

Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m.

3/11

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS

COURTS - COSTS

COURTS - GENERAL

FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES

PENALTIES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 7-406 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available