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2000 SESSION
HB 844 Dismissal of action by nonsuit.
Introduced by: William J. Howell | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Dismissal of action by nonsuit. Mandates that the court assess costs and reasonable attorney's fees against the nonsuiting party whenever a nonsuit is taken within a 15-day period before trial.
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HISTORY
- 01/24/00 House: Presented & ordered printed 002633772
- 01/24/00 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/28/00 House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 2
- 02/13/00 House: Stricken from docket by Courts of Justice (23-Y 0-N)