Georgia House of Representatives
HB 159 - Civil cases; court costs and attorney's fees

Sponsor and CoSponsors
Westmoreland, Lynn A	Brooks, Donna Staples	Ehrhart, Earl
Breedlove, Keith R	Lakly, Dan
Links / Committees / Status
Summary / Full Text	HC: Judy	SC:
F/R: 01/12/95	L/A: 01/13/95	H - Read 2nd Time
Titles Amended: 09
Bill List	Legislation List	Clerk's Page

First Reader Summary

A BILL to amend Chapter 15 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to court and litigation costs in civil cases, so as to provide that a plaintiff who loses at trial shall pay all court costs and attorney's fees; to provide for payment by the plaintiff's attorney of record if such plaintiff is unable to pay such court costs and attorney's fees; and for other purposes.

Actions Taken

               HOUSE                          SENATE
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              1/12/95  Read 1st Time                        
              1/13/95  Read 2nd Time                        

Code Sections

Code Sections amended: 9-15-15