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H.R.2393: Frivolous Lawsuit Reduction Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 17, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 17, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Frivolous Lawsuit Reduction Act - Amends the Federal judicial code to authorize parties in civil diversity litigation to serve written settlement offers on an adverse party at any time not less than 10 days before trial. Authorizes the court, at any time before judgment is entered, to exempt from settlement any claim that presents a novel and important question of law or fact that substantially affects nonparties. Voids all settlement offers...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 17, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Chris Chocola (R-Ind.) |