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HB 446 Civil judgment procedure; damages, witnesses, failure of defendants to appear.

Introduced by: G. Manoli Loupassi | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Establishment of damages for unlawful entry or unlawful detainer; exclusion of witnesses. Increases from 90 days to 120 days the time during which a plaintiff for whom a verdict or judgment and grant of possession is entered on an unlawful entry or detainer claim may continue the case to establish final rent and damages. The bill adds managing agents in unlawful detainer claims brought in general district court to the list of individuals exempt from being excluded as a witness in a civil case.


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