HB 1249

Abstract

Security for costs; suit or action by nonresident. Provides that in any plaintiff's suit or action by a nonresident of the Commonwealth, including a counterclaim plaintiff, cross-claim plaintiff, or third-party plaintiff, the court may order upon a motion made by a party to such suit or action and for good cause shown that such plaintiff must post security, in an amount not exceeding $250, within 60 days of entry of such order. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Boyd-Graves Conference.

Security for costs; suit or action by nonresident.Provides that in any suit or action taken by a plaintiff, includinga counterclaim plaintiff, cross-claim plaintiff, or third-party plaintiff,a motion may be made by a party to such suit or action that suchplaintiff is a nonresident and security is required. As under currentlaw, a court may dismiss such suit or action after 60 days from thecourt's order unless before the dismissal it is proven that suchplaintiff is a resident of the Commonwealth or that the security setby the court has been posted. This bill is a recommendation of theBoyd-Graves Conference.