| SB 0938 | Plaintiff shall obtain second opinion when filing an action against an architect, engineer or/and surveyor |
| Sponsor: | Mueller | |||
| LR Number: | 4314S.01I | Fiscal Note: | 4314-01 | |
| Committee: | Pensions and General Laws | |||
| Last Action: | 03/14/00 - Voted Do Pass S Pensions & General Laws Committee | Journal page: | ||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2000 | |||
SB 938 - This act requires the plaintiff, in an action
against a licensed professional, to file an affidavit with the
court stating that the plaintiff obtained the written opinion of
a legally qualified like licensed professional. The statement
made by the licensed professional should state that the defendant
licensed professional failed to use such care as a reasonably
prudent and careful licensed professional would have under
similar circumstances. The affidavit should be filed within
ninety-five days of the filing of the petition. The case may be
dismissed if the plaintiff or his attorney fails to file such
affidavit. This act does not apply to actions filed in small
claims court.
JOAN GUMMELS
TOM MORTON