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CT HB05514
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces Section 52-195 of the general statutes effective October 1, 2018
- Allows defendants to recover attorney's fees from plaintiffs who reject settlement offers and fail to recover more than the offered amount plus interest
- Caps attorney's fees at $350 for civil actions filed before October 1, 2018
- Removes the $350 cap and allows courts to tax reasonable attorney's fees for civil actions filed on or after October 1, 2018
- Preserves parties' contractual rights to recover attorney's fees under written agreements and excludes cases involving nominal damages assessments
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Recovery Of Attorney's Fees In A Civil Action Involving A Plaintiff's Nonacceptance Of A Defendant's Offer Of Compromise.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/19
3/15/2018
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/12/2018
Full Bill Text
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