BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
SB 6058: Settlement agreements
Changing the effect of settlement agreements.
Summary
- In circumstances in which joint and several liability applies, a settlement in the form of an agreement contingent on the outcome of the case (i.e., covenant judgment, covenant not to execute judgment, high-low trial agreement, etc.) cannot operate as a release, or prevent judgment from being entered against the settling defendant, unless so stated in the agreement.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Adam Kline (D-37)
- Introduced
- February 16, 2007 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
- Companion bill
- HB 2287
AN ACT Relating to the effect of settlement agreements;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
SB 6058 in other sessions
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