MD HB1156 | 2013 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 10-5)
Status: Introduced on February 8 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-03-06 - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 8 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-03-06 - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing that the common law doctrine of contributory negligence, as it existed under its judicially determined meaning on January 1, 2011, shall remain an affirmative defense that may be raised by a party under specified circumstances; and making the Act contingent on specified action taken by the Court of Appeals of Maryland.
Title
Maryland Contributory Negligence Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-06 | House | Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2013-02-08 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Subjects
Civil Actions
Civil Actions and Procedures
Clerks of Court
Court of Appeals
Courts
Liability
Negligence
Notices
Torts
Wrongful Death
Civil Actions and Procedures
Clerks of Court
Court of Appeals
Courts
Liability
Negligence
Notices
Torts
Wrongful Death
