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AR HB1956

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Dan Douglas

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Increases the threshold for awarding costs, litigation expenses, and attorney's fees against the State of Arkansas in condemnation proceedings from 10% to 20%
  • Property owners can only recover costs and attorney's fees if the final awarded compensation exceeds the state's deposited amount by twenty percent (20%) or more
  • Court must enter judgment in favor of the property owner for the deficiency amount when the 20% threshold is met
  • Award covers costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in preparing and conducting the final hearing and adjudication
  • Award specifically includes costs of appraisals and fees for expert witnesses

Legislative Description

To Increase The Threshold For Awarding Costs, Litigation Expenses, And Attorney's Fees Against The State Of Arkansas To A Property Owner In A Condemnation Proceeding.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2015

Full Bill Text

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