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Emsworth
Junior Chimp
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« on: April 21, 2005, 06:21:04 PM »
Mr. Governor,

I would like to thank you for opening debate on this issue. Recapitulating on a post I have made in another thread, I would not oppose an amendment that would set different caps for different offenses.
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Emsworth
Junior Chimp
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« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2005, 06:41:28 AM »
[Bump.]
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Emsworth
Junior Chimp
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« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2005, 10:05:27 AM »
Quote from: Senator Colin Wixted on April 23, 2005, 09:46:41 AM
I have an amendment to propose.

Section 4. The loser of the said lawsuit is hereby required to pay the legal fees of the winning party up to a reasonable maximum.
                 A. A reasonable maximum shall be defined to be $750,000.
                 B. This reasonable maximum may be changed at any time by the Northeast Assembly.
Although I feel that $750K may be a little high, I am in favor of the amendment in principle.
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Emsworth
Junior Chimp
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« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2005, 02:31:26 PM »
Quote from: Senator Colin Wixted on April 23, 2005, 10:27:54 AM
Quote from: Emsworth on April 23, 2005, 10:05:27 AM
Quote from: Senator Colin Wixted on April 23, 2005, 09:46:41 AM
I have an amendment to propose.

Section 4. The loser of the said lawsuit is hereby required to pay the legal fees of the winning party up to a reasonable maximum.
                 A. A reasonable maximum shall be defined to be $750,000.
                 B. This reasonable maximum may be changed at any time by the Northeast Assembly.
Although I feel that $750K may be a little high, I am in favor of the amendment in principle.

Well lawyer fees themselves are very high. I've heard that some lawyers get paid upwards $450 an hour and if a case goes on for a normal period of time then it could easily get up to $750,000. Also we are trying to prevent frivolous lawsuits and when a person sees that they could be paying over $700,000 will dissuade them unless they really think that their case is good enough to actually either get a settlement or win.
In that case, I support the amendment.
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Emsworth
Junior Chimp
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« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2005, 02:51:47 PM »
I have a procedural question for the Governor: is it necessary to hold a vote on the amendment? Since no-one has objected to it yet, it might be appropriate for the amendment to be deemed passed by unanimous consent. Then, we could simply proceed directly to the vote on the bill.

Of course, if this suggestion contravenes either the Constitution or the past practice of the region, I withdraw it.
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Emsworth
Junior Chimp
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« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2005, 03:20:39 PM »
Quote from: Senator Colin Wixted on April 24, 2005, 03:27:37 PM
No its usual procedure to vote on any amendments even if their has been no objection.
Oh, I see. In that case, I look forward to the vote.
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Emsworth
Junior Chimp
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« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2005, 06:55:29 PM »
Aye.
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Emsworth
Junior Chimp
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« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2005, 05:48:21 AM »
[Bump.]
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Emsworth
Junior Chimp
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« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2005, 03:22:10 PM »
Quote from: Senator Colin Wixted on April 28, 2005, 02:43:01 PM
Quote from: Governor Andrew on April 28, 2005, 12:32:06 PM
I would like to open the vote on this tonight if thats alright with everyone.
Fine by me.
Same here.
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