HOUSE BILL 1274

File Code: Real Property

Sponsored By:

Delegate McKee

Entitled:

Real Property - Actions to Invalidate Confirmatory Deeds for Ingress or Egress Easements - Attorney's Fees

Synopsis:

Allowing a plaintiff in an action to invalidate a confirmatory deed and obtain other related relief to recover the costs and expenses of litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees, if the deed meets certain conditions; and providing that the Act applies both prospectively and retrospectively.

Legislative History

House Action

2/17

First Reading Judiciary

2/18

Re-assigned Economic Matters

Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.

3/21

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ATTORNEYS -see also- LEGAL AID; STATE'S ATTORNEYS

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS

COURT COSTS

DEEDS -see also- LAND RECORDS

EASEMENTS

FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES

REAL PROPERTY

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 7-406 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)