MD HB49 | 2014 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-03-13 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Providing that an award of attorney's fees in an action for breach of contract shall be in accordance with the terms of a written contract under specified circumstances; establishing that attorney's fees equal to 15% of a recovery in an action for breach of contract shall be presumed reasonable under specified circumstances; and applying the Act prospectively.

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Title

Breach of Contract - Attorney's Fees

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-03-13HouseUnfavorable Report by Judiciary
2014-01-22HouseHearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.
2014-01-08HouseFirst Reading Judiciary
2013-08-27HousePre-filed

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