Bill Text: MS SB2057 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Alienation of affections; abolish tort of.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2010-02-02 - Died In Committee [SB2057 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2010-SB2057-Introduced.html

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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2010 Regular Session

To: Judiciary, Division A

By: Senator(s) Fillingane

Senate Bill 2057

AN ACT TO ABOLISH THE COMMON LAW TORT OF ALIENATION OF AFFECTION; TO PROVIDE THAT NO ACTION SHALL LIE THEREON; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  The tort of alienation of affection is abolished, and no cause of action shall lie thereon at the suit of any party.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2010.