SB 2228: Litigation [SPSC]
GENERAL BILL by Siplin
Litigation [SPSC]; Requires the division of total fault for parties and nonparties by judgment in negligence cases. Determines criteria for negligence cases. Abrogates use of privilege and immunity defenses as to all statutory causes of action, abuse of process, malicious prosecution, and fraud upon the court. Requires the division of total fault for parties and nonparties by judgment. Repeals a provision relating to sanctions in criminal appeal cases, etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2009
Last Action: 5/2/2009 Senate - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/2/2009 Senate - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2009 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/10/2009 | Senate |
• Referred to Judiciary; Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations; Rules -SJ 00175 |
| 3/19/2009 | Senate |
• Introduced -SJ 00175 |
| 5/2/2009 | Senate |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Judiciary |