Literary Fund; distribution of punitive damages thereto and not to be used for attorneys' fees. (SB68)
Introduced By
Sen. John Chichester (R-Fredericksburg)
Progress
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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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Description
Distribution of punitive damages to the Literary Fund. Requires that any punitive damages awarded in the Commonwealth be distributed to the Literary Fund and that no attorneys' fees may be had on that portion of a civil award. Amends § 8.01-38.1 (“Limitation on recovery of punitive damages.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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