Offers of judgment; costs. (HB310)

Introduced By

Del. John O'Bannon (R-Richmond)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Offers of judgment; costs.  Provides that a party defending a claim may serve upon an adverse party not less than 10 days before trial an offer to allow judgment to be taken against him on specified terms, including the costs then accrued. An offer of judgment may also be made by a party whose liability to another has been determined, but where the extent of his liability is to be determined in a subsequent proceeding. If the offer is accepted, the court shall enter the judgment. If the offer is not accepted, and the adverse party does not obtain a judgment more favorable than the offer, the adverse party shall pay all costs incurred from the time of the offer. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/11/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101449D
01/11/2010Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/15/2010Assigned Courts sub: Civil
02/03/2010Continued to 2011 in Courts of Justice
12/02/2010Left in Courts of Justice