Admission of liability; expressions of sympathy are inadmissible as evidence in any civil action. (HB289)
Introduced By
Del. Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights)
Progress
✓ |
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/04/2006 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 064326284 |
| 01/04/2006 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/18/2006 | Assigned to Courts of Justice sub-committee: Civil Law |
| 01/23/2006 | Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (10-Y 10-N) |