The Civil Law Committee heard SB 524 authored by Sen. Zakas on tax deeds and conveyance documents. This bill makes various changes to property tax statutes when real property is sold because of delinquent taxes. The bill requires certain notices involving tax sales to be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested. The bill also requires petitions for tax deeds to be verified … [Read more...] about Tax deeds and conveyance documents
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Recreational facility immunity
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1045, concerning recreational facility immunity. Author Rep. Morrison introduced this legislation, explaining that it applies to postsecondary educational institutions and specifies the duties and responsibilities of the users and operators of their recreational facilities. The bill establishes a complete defense to a civil action for operators … [Read more...] about Recreational facility immunity
Proceedings supplemental to execution
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard Sen. Steel’s SB 2 on proceedings supplemental to execution. This bill provides that a person requesting the mailing of a document by registered or certified mail in a proceeding supplemental shall pay for the mailing. The bill was amended to add that a party must provide a pre-stamped envelope after the initial mailing and to delete that this app … [Read more...] about Proceedings supplemental to execution
Application of foreign law
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 38, authored by Sen. Steele and Sen. Delph, on the application of foreign law. This bill provides that a court may not apply, enforce, or grant comity, res judicata, claim preclusion, or issue preclusion to a foreign law, ruling, or judgment if doing so would violate the fundamental liberties, rights, and privileges guaranteed by the U.S. or I … [Read more...] about Application of foreign law
Medical malpractice actions
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 55, Sen. Steele’s bill on medical malpractice actions that permits a patient to bring an action against a health care provider without submitting the complaint to the Medical Review Board if the amount of the claim is not more than $187,000. Under current law, a patient may bring a direct action only if the amount is not more than $15,000. A … [Read more...] about Medical malpractice actions