File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
- Sponsored By:
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Delegate Kramer
- Entitled:
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Courts - Dog Bite Lawsuits - Evidence and Standard of Proof
Establishing that in a cause of action involving damages resulting
from a dog bite, the common law rules of evidence and standard of
proof that existed on January 1, 2012, are retained without regard to
the breed or heritage of the dog; stating the General Assembly's
intent to overturn the ruling in a specified court case; and applying
the Act prospectively.
Legislative date is used to record
history occurring in the Chambers
otherwise Calendar date is used.
For explanation of terms
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House Action
- 5/14
- First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Senate Action
- No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
- Animals -see also- Birds; Turtles
- Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
- Court of Appeals
- Evidence
- Liability -see also- Good Samaritan
- Safety -see also- Occupational Safety
Bill affects the following Statute:
- Courts and Judicial Proceedings
- (
10-922
)
All documents except Roll Call Votes are
displayed in PDF format:
- Bill Text:
First Reading,
Third Reading, Enrolled
- Fiscal and Policy Note:
Not available at this time
- Amendments:
None offered
