Jury costs; plaintiff who requests trial in civil case shall be assessed. (SB875)

Introduced By

Sen. Ralph Smith (R-Roanoke)

Progress

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Description

Payment of jury costs; civil actions. Provides that, except in cases where Virginia law mandates a trial by jury, a plaintiff who requests a jury trial in a civil case shall be assessed any jury costs if he does not substantially prevail on the merits of his case. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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