Bill Text: VA HB1708 | 2013 | Regular Session | Comm Sub
Bill Title: Summary judgment; use of depositions as basis for motion or to strike evidence.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 25-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-03-05 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0076) [HB1708 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2013-HB1708-Comm_Sub.html
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia: 1. That §8.01-420 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows: §8.01-420. Depositions as basis for motion for summary judgment or to strike evidence.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A, a motion for summary judgment seeking dismissal of any claim or demand for punitive damages may be sustained, as to the punitive damages claim or demand only, when based in whole or in part upon any discovery depositions under Rule 4:5. However, such a motion may not be based upon discovery depositions under Rule 4:5 with respect to any claim or demand for punitive damages based on the operation of a motor vehicle by a person while under the influence of alcohol, any narcotic drug, or any other self-administered intoxicant or drug. |