WV HB4611 | 2010 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 22 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-02-22 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Status: Introduced on February 22 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-02-22 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to abolish joint liability and establish the principle of comparative fault by which each defendant is liable for damages according to the percentage of fault attributed by a judge or jury.
Title
Abolishing joint liability and establishing the principle of comparative fault
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-22 | To House Judiciary | |
| 2010-02-22 | Introduced in House | |
| 2010-02-22 | To Judiciary | |
| 2010-02-22 | Filed for introduction |
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 7 | 13 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| 55 | 7 | 13a | New Code | See Bill Text |
| 55 | 7 | 13b | New Code | See Bill Text |
| 55 | 7 | 13c | New Code | See Bill Text |
West Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4611&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
