HR 2741 · 93th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to amend the Interstate Commerce Act, with respect to recovery of a reasonable attorney's fee in case of successful maintenance of an action for recovery of damages sustained in transportation of property.

Introduced 1973-01-23· Sponsored by Rep. Tiernan, Robert O. [D-RI-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-01-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that, if the plaintiff shall finally prevail in any action for recovery of damages sustained in the transportation of property pursuant to the Interstate Commerce Act, he shall be allowed a reasonable attorney's fee, to be taxed and collected as part of the suit. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 20)…

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