Admission of liability; expressions of sympathy are inadmissible as evidence in any civil action. (HB289)
Introduced By
Del. Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
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 »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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