H.R. 4430 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Legal Expense Equity Act of 2004
H.R. 4430 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 20, 2004, sponsored by Chris Chocola with 54 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 20, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 54
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Legal Expense Equity Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal judicial code to authorize parties in civil diversity litigation to serve written settlement offers on an adverse party at any time not less than 10 days before trial. Authorizes the court, at any time before judgment is entered, to exempt from settlement any claim that presents a novel and important question of law or fact that substantially affects nonparties.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chris Chocola (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 54 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 20, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. (Jun 28, 2004)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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