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2013 SESSION
HB 1773 Nonsuits; fees and costs.
Introduced by: David B. Albo | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Nonsuits; fees and costs. Provides that when a nonsuit is taken within 14 days prior to trial or during trial and a new proceeding on the same cause of action is instituted, the court may award reasonable attorney fees, expenses, and costs to a defendant who was also a defendant in the prior nonsuited action. The award shall reasonably compensate the defendant for any fees, expenses, and costs paid or incurred for the period between 14 days prior to trial and the time the nonsuit was taken that will be incurred again in the new proceeding. The award is capped at $25,000 or 10 percent of the amount of damages sought, whichever is greater. The bill also clarifies that a nonsuit taken at trial triggers the same consequences as a nonsuit taken within the seven days prior to trial, i.e., the court's ability to assess reasonable witness fees and travel costs against the nonsuiting party.
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HISTORY
- 01/08/13 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13101545D
- 01/08/13 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/21/13 House: Assigned Courts sub: #2 Civil
- 01/23/13 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/05/13 House: Left in Courts of Justice