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AR SB279

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Pitsch

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 27-67-317(b) regarding compensation in property acquisition or condemnation proceedings
  • Requires courts to award attorney's fees calculated on an hourly basis (rather than other methods) when compensation finally awarded exceeds the initial deposited amount by 20% or more
  • Court must enter judgment against the State of Arkansas for the deficiency amount and award costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party
  • Allows recovery of appraisal costs and expert fees incurred in preparing and conducting the final hearing and adjudication

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Condemnation Actions; And To Authorize The Calculation Of Attorney's Fees On An Hourly Basis.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/25/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/7/2019

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