Relates to requiring a certificate of merit in proceedings to recover possession of real property
Summary
Relates to requiring a certificate of merit in proceedings to recover possession of real property; requires the petition shall be accompanied by a certificate, signed by the attorney for the petitioner, certifying that the attorney has reviewed the facts of the case and that, based on consultation with representatives of the petitioner identified in the certificate and the attorney's review of pertinent documents, there is a reasonable basis for the commencement of such action; and provides that where a petitioner willfully fails to provide copies of required papers and documents the court may dismiss the petition without prejudice.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 22, 2019
Last action Jan 8, 2020
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Total actions
4
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0
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Jan 8, 2020
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Jun 10, 2019
Senate · Amendment adopted
PRINT NUMBER 4723A
Jun 10, 2019
Senate · Referred to committee
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
Mar 22, 2019
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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