Bill Title: Expands the definition of "prevailing party" for purposes of counsel fees and expenses in certain actions against the state, to include a party whose pursuit of a non-frivolous claim or defense was a catalyst for a voluntary or unilateral change in position by the opposing party that provides any significant part of the relief sought.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2009-06-02 - SUBSTITUTED BY A7395 [S04534 Detail]

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