CONSUMER CONTRACTS-ATTNY FEES
Summary
Creates the Consumer Reciprocal Attorney's Fees Act. Defines "consumer contract" as any contract in which the money, property, or service that is the subject of the transaction is primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. Provides that if a consumer contract allows for the recovery of attorney's fees in an action brought to enforce the contract, the court may allow reasonable attorney's fees to the defendant if the defendant prevails in the action. Provides that the Act applies to any action filed on or after the effective date of the Act where the amount claimed does not exceed the maximum amount of a judgment allowable for a small claim under the Illinois Supreme Court Rules, but does not apply if the plaintiff does not request attorney's fees in the complaint or if each party to the consumer contract was represented by counsel in the negotiation of the contract. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to apply to or limit the rights of any party to attorney's fees under any other contract or other provisions of Illinois law.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2013
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2013
Last action Jan 13, 2015
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 13, 2015
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 22, 2013
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 5, 2013
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary
Feb 15, 2013
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Daniel Biss
DDemocratic
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