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- H.R.4115
H.R.4115: Open Access to Courts Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Nov. 19, 2009
- Latest Major Action Dec. 16, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (35 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Open Access to Courts Act of 2009 - Prohibits a U.S. district court from dismissing a complaint: (1) unless it appears beyond doubt that the plaintiff can prove no set of facts in support of the claim which would entitle the plaintiff to relief; or (2) on the basis of a determination by the judge that the factual contents of the complaint do not show the plaintiff's claim to be plausible or are insufficient to warrant a reasonable interference...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Nov. 19, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) |