1996 Regular Session

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