United States · Amendment · HAMDT
HAMDT 259 (104th)
An amendment to award attorney fees to defendants if the courts find the suit of a plaintiff to be frivolous. Under the provisions of the amendment, if a defendant makes a successful motion to dismiss a law suit within 90 days of the filing of a complaint, the court would dismiss the claim and award counsel fees and legal costs to the defendant.
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Status
On agreeing to the McHale amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 115 - 306 (Roll no. 202).
Sponsors
Rep. McHale, Paul [D-PA-15]
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15 August 2021
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Official amendment HAMDT 259 (104th) from United States at United States Congress. Status: On agreeing to the McHale amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 115 - 306 (Roll no. 202)..
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Sponsors
- Rep. McHale, Paul [D-PA-15] · D · Sponsor
Related records
- amends → Attorney Accountability Act of 1995
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/amendment/104th-congress/hamdt-259
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/amendment/104/hamdt/259
- us · 104-hamdt-259 · source updated 15 August 2021