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2001 SESSION
HB 1849 Representation and removal in small claims court.
Introduced by: Michele B. McQuigg | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Representation and removal in small claims court. Provides that a defendant in small claims court shall have the right to representation by an attorney for the purpose of removal of the case to the general district court at any point preceding the handing down of the decision by the judge. Currently, a defendant may not be represented by an attorney for that purpose. This bill incorporates HB 1684.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Representation and removal in small claims court. Provides that a defendant in small claims court shall have the right to representation by an attorney for the purpose of removal of the case to the general district court at any point preceding the handing down of the decision by the judge. Currently, a defendant may not be represented by an attorney for that purpose.