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2013 SESSION
SB 734 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
- 12/12/12 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100542D
- 12/12/12 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/28/13 Senate: Reported from Courts of Justice (10-Y 5-N)
- 01/29/13 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
- 01/30/13 Senate: Read second time and engrossed
- 01/31/13 Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (31-Y 8-N)
- 02/02/13 House: Placed on Calendar
- 02/02/13 House: Read first time
- 02/02/13 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/07/13 House: Assigned Courts sub: #2 Civil
- 02/11/13 House: Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting by voice vote
- 02/18/13 House: Left in Courts of Justice