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OK SB769

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Josh Brecheen

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 23 O.S. 2001, Section 15 to modify joint tortfeasor liability in civil actions based on fault not arising from contract
  • Eliminates the 50% liability threshold that previously imposed joint and several liability on defendants responsible for more than 50% of damages
  • Changes liability to several only, with each tortfeasor liable only for their proportionate share of damages
  • Removes strikethrough language regarding willful and wanton conduct exceptions to several liability
  • Becomes effective November 1, 2011 for all civil actions based on fault that accrue on or after that date

Legislative Description

Liability; modifying certain liability. Effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/8/2011

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