MD SB362 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on January 28 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-01 - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 28 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-01 - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing a court to award to a prevailing plaintiff reasonable attorney's fees and expenses in specified actions seeking to remedy a violation of a Maryland constitutional right; authorizing a court to award reasonable attorney's fees and expenses to a prevailing defendant under specified circumstances; providing for the prospective application of the Act; etc.
Title
Award of Attorney's Fees and Expenses - Violation of Maryland Constitutional Right
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-01 | Senate | Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2016-01-28 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Subjects
Attorneys' Fees
Civil Actions
Civil Actions and Procedures
Counties
Courts
Municipal Corporations
Public Employees
State Employees
Torts
Civil Actions
Civil Actions and Procedures
Counties
Courts
Municipal Corporations
Public Employees
State Employees
Torts
