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2012 SESSION
SB 163 Foreclosure; use of false records, documents, or statements.
Introduced by: J. Chapman Petersen | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Foreclosure; use of false records, documents, or statements. Provides that any person who knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used a false or fraudulent record, document, or statement in support of any foreclosure shall be liable to the injured party. Upon proof of both a violation and damages, the injured party shall be entitled to appropriate equitable relief and compensatory damages. If compensatory damages are awarded, an injured party may also be awarded punitive damages. A person violating the provisions of this bill shall be liable for reasonable attorney fees and costs of a civil action.
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HISTORY
- 01/10/12 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100872D
- 01/10/12 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/06/12 Senate: Reported from Courts of Justice (10-Y 4-N)
- 02/07/12 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
- 02/08/12 Senate: Read second time and engrossed
- 02/09/12 Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (28-Y 12-N)
- 02/13/12 House: Placed on Calendar
- 02/13/12 House: Read first time
- 02/13/12 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/16/12 House: Assigned Courts sub: #2 Civil
- 02/27/12 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 03/10/12 House: Left in Courts of Justice