S 2779 · 94th Congress · Law

A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for nonunanimous verdicts in the trial of civil actions.

Introduced 1975-12-12· Sponsored by Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-12-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides for non-unanimous jury verdicts of five-sixths in the trial of civil actions, before a court of the United States, unless the parties stipulate to a majority of less than five-sixths. (Adds 28 U.S.C. 1875)…

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