109th Congress / Bills / H R 420

Title

To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes.

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Categories (What are categories?)

Actions and defenses | Business | Civil procedure | Court records | District courts | Evidence (Law) | Frivolous lawsuits | Interstate commerce | Jurisdiction | Law | Lawyers | Legal ethics | Legal fees | Residence requirements | State and local government | State courts | Torts

Votes on this bill

Date	Chamber	Result	Vote
10/27/05	House	Passed	Session 1, roll call 553: On Passage Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act
10/27/05	House	Failed	Session 1, roll call 552: On Motion to Recommit With Instructions Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act
10/27/05	House	Failed	Session 1, roll call 551: On Agreeing to the Amendment