2284-S AMH PADD HAYW02

SHB 2284 H AMD to H COMM AMD - H AMD  0236

By Representative Padden

     On page 5, line 19, after "awarded.""  insert "When a case is settled or voluntarily dismissed the clerk shall return eighty percent of the fee paid by a party demanding a jury in a civil case."

EFFECT:  Amendment encourages settlement of cases.