The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 36 concerning interference with boundary marker sponsored by Rep. King. The author, Sen. Doriot, explained that the bill creates a civil penalty for a person who knowingly or intentionally disturbs or removes a boundary marker, and permits a court to order a person who disturbs or removes a boundary marker to pay for the … [Read more...] about Interference with boundary marker
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Attorney’s fees
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 226 concerning attorney fees authored by Sen. Gaskill and sponsored by Rep. Torr. Rep. Torr explained the bill would increase the amount of attorney's fees that may be incurred by an offeror to $250 per hour; and the total amount of attorney's fees, costs, and expenses that may be awarded to not more than $5,000; with respect to a … [Read more...] about Attorney’s fees
Mid-Session: Civil Law
The following civil law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 17 Age verification for material harmful to minors SB 36 Interference with boundary marker SB 226 Attorney's fees HB 1003 Administrative law HB 1209 Rule against perpetuities HB 1235 Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms The following bill died in its originating … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Civil Law
Attorney’s fees
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 226 concerning attorney's fees authored by Sen. Gaskill. The bill amends the hourly rate and maximum award allowed to be ordered by the court in instances where a recipient does not accept a qualified settlement offer and the final judgment is less favorable to the recipient. The bill, as amended by consent of the committee, would increase … [Read more...] about Attorney’s fees
Rule against perpetuities
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1209 on rule against perpetuities authored by Rep. Heine. The bill adds provisions regarding a second power of appointment and extends the period of time for which certain nonvested property interests are valid from 90 years to 360 years after the interest is created. The bill further extends the period of time for which certain powers of … [Read more...] about Rule against perpetuities