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2004 SESSION
HB 44 Civil cases; judgment in settlement and installment orders.
Introduced by: Gary A. Reese | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Orders of judgment in courts not of record. Clarifies that judges in courts not of record may enter as a judgment order a discrete written installment or settlement order that has been endorsed by counsel. Under current law, a judge may enter a discrete written order in such cases as he deems appropriate or may enter the judgment on a pleading, note or bond. There is a provision that the bill is declaratory of existing law.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Orders of judgment in courts not of record. Clarifies that judges in courts not of record may enter as a judgment order a discrete written installment or settlement order that has been endorsed by counsel. Under current law, a judge may enter a discrete written order in such cases as he deems appropriate or may enter the judgment on a pleading, note or bond.