SB 262 – Modifies Supreme Court Rule 52.06 relating to the dismissal of a claim due to misjoinder where venue does not exist

• Sponsor: Munzlinger
• LR Number: 1163S.01I
• Committee: Government Reform
• Last Action: 5/12/2017 - Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 262-Munzlinger
• Effective Date: August 28, 2017

Current Bill Summary

SB 262 - This act amends Supreme Court Rule 52.06 to provide that if in a tort action a plaintiff or defendant is deemed misjoined due to lack of venue then the plaintiff or defendant shall be severed from the action and the claim transferred to a county in which venue exists or dismissed.

This act is substantially similar to provisions in HB 461 (2017).

JESSI BAKER