AB 859
Civil Procedure: recovery of defense costs.
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Bill overview
This bill changes California law to allow defendants in civil lawsuits to recover their legal fees and other defense costs if the court determines the plaintiff’s lawsuit was brought without reasonable cause or in bad faith. Currently, this recovery was only available when a summary judgment was granted. The bill expands this right to include situations where a demurrer (a challenge to the lawsuit’s legal basis) is granted, ensuring defendants have a clearer path to recouping their expenses in unsuccessful legal battles.
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