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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to contributory negligence. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to facilitate separate settlements in multi-defendant negligence cases. It amends Section 85 of Chapter 231 of the General Laws to include language allowing for the inclusion of "persons whose liability has been discharged pursuant to section 4 of chapter 231B" when calculating the contributory negligence of a plaintiff. This change appears to allow for the consideration of settlements with other defendants when determining the plaintiff's contributory negligence, even if those defendants' liability has been discharged.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2259 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2259.pdf |
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