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House advances narrow small‑claims carve‑out for property damage under $10,000; amendments adopted
Summary
House members debated House Bill 331, which would allow certain property‑damage claims under $10,000 to be decided in small claims court separately from bodily‑injury litigation; members adopted amendments clarifying decisions would be inadmissible in subsequent proceedings and that removals and appeals are covered.
House Bill 331, a measure to allow narrow small‑claims adjudication of motor vehicle property‑damage claims under $10,000, drew extended debate March 7 and the floor adopted a pair of amendments clarifying scope and evidentiary effect.
Sponsor Representative Snow said the bill carves out a narrow exception to the traditional “one action” rule to help people who need quick resolution for vehicle repairs or…
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