Bill95th CongressFiled Jan 19, 1978Law
S. 2390
Citizens Access to the Courts Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 19, 1978)
Citizens' Access to the Courts Act - Permits aggregation of all plaintiffs' claims over $25 for jurisdictional amount purposes.
Sets forth notice guidelines for certain class action suits which allow alternative methods of notice and apportionment of notification costs in appropriate circumstances.
What just happenedJan 19, 1978
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH](D-OH)Sponsor
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- Jan 19, 1978IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 19, 1978IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate