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HB289: Admission of liability; expressions of sympathy are inadmissible as evidence in any civil action.
Chief Patron
Del.
Kirk Cox (R-66)
Kirk Cox
(R-66)
Colonial Heights, VA
Served: 1990–
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Became Law |
Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
Admissibility of expressions of sympathy. States that expressions of sympathy are inadmissible in any civil action if they are made to the injured party or a family member. Current law provides that such expressions are inadmissible in wrongful death and medical malpractice cases only. View Full Text »
Poll Results
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