A bill to amend rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, relating to representations in court and sanctions for violating such rule, and for other purposes.

Summary

Revises rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to provide that, by presenting to the court a pleading, written motion, or other paper, an attorney or unrepresented party is certifying that, to the best of that person's knowledge, information, and belief, the allegations and other factual contentions have evidentiary support or are well grounded in fact. Requires (currently authorizes) the court to impose sanctions after determining that provisions regarding representations to the court have been violated. Deletes specified limitations on sanctions. Provides that a sanction imposed for violation of this rule may consist of reasonable attorney's fees and other expenses incurred as a result of the violation, directives of a non-monetary nature, or an order to pay penalty into court or to a party. Permits sanctions to be awarded against a party's attorneys.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 April 1995

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 April 1995

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