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1999 SESSION

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HB 1583 Removal of action involving more than $3,000.

Introduced by: Clifton A. Woodrum | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Removal of action involving more than $3,000. Provides that when the amount in controversy in an action in a general district court exceeds the sum of $ 3,000, the judge shall remove the case to circuit court if the defendant states a substantial defense to the action exclusive of the sole issue of the amount or computation of damages. Current law allows removal for any substantial defense without regard to amount or computation of damages.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Removal of action involving more than $3,000. Provides that when the amount in controversy in an action in a general district court exceeds the sum of $ 3,000, the judge shall remove the case to circuit court if the defendant states a substantial defense to the action and the defense does not involve the amount or computation of damages. Current law allows removal for any substantial defense without regard to amount or computation of damages.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Removal of action involving more than $3,000. Provides that when the amount in controversy in an action in a general district court exceeds the sum of $ 3,000, the judge shall remove the case to circuit court if the defendant states a substantial defense to the action and the defense does not involve the amount, cause or computation of damages. Current law allows removal for any substantial defense without regard to amount, cause or computation of damages.