SC H4670 | 2009-2010 | 118th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-2)
Status: Introduced on March 3 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-03-03 - Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-3
Pending: House Judiciary Committee

Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-36-110 SO AS TO ALLOW A CATTLE PRODUCER OR OTHER LIVESTOCK PRODUCER TO RECOVER PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN ADDITION TO RECOVERING ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CIVIL ACTION WHEN THE ACTION IS FOUND TO BE FRIVOLOUS.

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Title

Allow A Cattle Producer Or Other Livestock Producer To Recover Punitive Damages In Addition To Recovering Attorney's Fees And Costs Associated With The Civil Action When The Action Is Found To Be Frivolous.

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History

DateChamberAction
2010-03-03 Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-3
2010-03-03 Introduced and read first time HJ-2

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
1536110(n/a)See Bill Text

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