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2012 SESSION
HB 631 Application of foreign law; court decisions and contracts will be void as violation of policy.
Introduced by: Rick L. Morris | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Application of foreign law in Virginia courts. Provides that court decisions and contracts and other agreements will be void as violative of the public policy of the Commonwealth where such decisions or contracts are based on foreign law, i.e., law applied in a jurisdiction outside of the United States, where the application of such foreign law would violate a person's rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution or the Constitution of Virginia.
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HISTORY
- 01/11/12 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102364D
- 01/11/12 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/13/12 House: Assigned Courts sub: Civil
- 01/30/12 House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2013 by voice vote
- 02/10/12 House: Continued to 2013 in Courts of Justice by voice vote