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Litigation

Oct. 8, 2002

Law Extending Deadlines Draws Ire of Defense Bar

Defense attorneys are fuming over a new law that gives plaintiffs more time to file lawsuits and respond to motions for summary judgment.

By Joan Osterwalder

        Defense attorneys are fuming over a new law that gives plaintiffs more time to file lawsuits and respond to motions for summary judgment.
        SB688 changes the statute of limitations in personal injury and wrongful death cases from one year to two years and extends the time by which summary judgment motions must be filed before a hearing...

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