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AR HB2057

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gary Stubblefield

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires plaintiffs to pay defendants' reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and other expenses when a court finds a lawsuit to be frivolous
  • Mandates that defendants engage in good-faith settlement efforts prior to trial
  • Applies to cases in Arkansas state courts during the 88th General Assembly session
  • Sponsored by Representative Stubblefield

Legislative Description

To Require A Plaintiff To Pay The Defendant's Reasonable Fees And Costs If The Court Finds The Lawsuit To Be Frivolous And To Require The Defendant To Attempt Good-faith Settlement Prior To Trial.

Last Action

House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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