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CT HB05532

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/16/2010

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 52-278b of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2010
  • Prohibits prejudgment remedies in actions founded in tort that seek to recover damages for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage
  • Maintains existing exemptions for prejudgment remedies in commercial transactions where the defendant has executed a waiver and for garnishment of earnings
  • Clarifies that prejudgment remedies remain available only in contractual disputes, not pure tort claims
  • Requires compliance with sections 52-278a to 52-278g as a condition for obtaining prejudgment remedies

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Prejudgment Remedies.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/24

3/19/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2010

Full Bill Text

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