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MS HB1193

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

John Lamar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes any non-attorney third party with a right to compensation contingent on civil action proceeds jointly liable for costs and monetary sanctions imposed under Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Excludes attorneys permitted to charge contingent fees from joint liability provisions
  • Requires parties to automatically disclose to other parties any agreements where third parties have rights to contingent compensation from civil action proceeds without awaiting a discovery request
  • Allows parties to stipulate otherwise or seek court orders to modify disclosure requirements
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Litigation funding by third parties; require all parties liable for costs.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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