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MN HF1467
Bill
Status
3/11/2013
Primary Sponsor
Peggy Scott
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AI Summary
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Courts must consider the reasonableness of attorney fees sought in relation to the amount of damages awarded when a statute authorizes attorney fee awards in civil actions.
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If a defendant makes an offer of judgment under Rule 68 of the Rules of Civil Procedure and the plaintiff recovers no more than the offer amount (excluding attorney fees), the plaintiff cannot recover attorney fees for work performed after the offer was served.
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A party rejecting an offer of judgment must disclose its incurred attorney fees as of the offer date within the time period specified by Rule 68.
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The law applies to actions commenced on or after August 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Factor provided for determining the amount of attorney fees awarded in certain actions.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Civil Law
3/11/2013