Jury verdict; allows court to amend pleadings to conform to amount awarded. (HB465)
Introduced By
Del. Charniele Herring (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patron Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Jury verdict; excess damages; amendment of pleadings. Allows a court, in the event a jury returns a verdict for damages in excess of the amount requested, to amend the pleadings to conform them to the amount awarded and enter a judgment for such damages. Read the Bill »
Status
01/27/2010: Failed to Pass in Committee
History
Date | Action |
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01/12/2010 | Committee |
01/12/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10103385D |
01/12/2010 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/15/2010 | Assigned Courts sub: Civil |
01/20/2010 | Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 4-N) |
01/27/2010 | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice |