Nonsuits; tolling. (HB1041)
Introduced By
Del. Johnny Joannou (D-Portsmouth)
Progress
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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
Nonsuits; tolling. Highlights that when a voluntary nonsuit is taken in a civil case, the statute of limitations with respect to the cause of action in the case is tolled and the nonsuiting party may recommence his action within six months from the date the nonsuit is taken or within the original limitations period, whichever is longer. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Passed
History
Date | Action |
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01/08/2014 | Committee |
01/08/2014 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100196D |
01/08/2014 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/16/2014 | Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law |
01/20/2014 | Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
01/27/2014 | Reported from Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
01/29/2014 | Read first time |
01/30/2014 | Read second time and engrossed |
01/31/2014 | Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (96-Y 0-N) |
01/31/2014 | VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE (96-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/03/2014 | Constitutional reading dispensed |
02/03/2014 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
02/12/2014 | Reported from Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/14/2014 | Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N) |
02/17/2014 | Read third time |
02/17/2014 | Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N) |
02/19/2014 | Enrolled |
02/19/2014 | Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1041ER) |
02/19/2014 | Signed by Speaker |
02/21/2014 | Signed by President |
03/03/2014 | G Approved by Governor-Chapter 86 (effective 7/1/14) |
03/03/2014 | G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0086) |