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

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
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

DateAction
01/12/2010Committee
01/12/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10103385D
01/12/2010Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/15/2010Assigned Courts sub: Civil
01/20/2010Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 4-N)
01/27/2010Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice