1996 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 580

File Code: Tort Reform Prior Year Introduction As: HB 972/94 - JUD Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1449
Sponsored By:
Senator Ferguson
Entitled:
Civil Actions - Punitive Damages

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a party in a civil action from claiming punitive damages except under the procedures established by the Act; requiring a claim for punitive damages to meet specified standards; requiring courts to give specific jury instructions concerning awards of punitive damages; establishing the standard of proof required for an award of punitive damages; prohibiting an award of punitive damages against specified persons under designated circumstances; applying and construing the Act; etc.

Legislative History

Senate Action
2/2
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/7
Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
COURTS - GENERAL
DAMAGES
JURIES -see also- GRAND JURY
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 10-913 , 10-913 , 11-901 , 11-902 , 11-903 , 11-904 , 11-905 , 11-906 , 11-907 )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None available