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AR HB2057
Bill
Status
Failed
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Gary Stubblefield
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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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