SB260 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jerry L. Fielding

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Local governmental entities, counties, municipalities and political subdivisions, employees included in definition of government entity, Sec. 11-93-1 am'd.

Description

Under existing law, the definition of a "governmental entity" for the purpose of tort claims and judgments against local governmental entities does not specifically include employees acting within the line and scope of their duties on behalf of the entity.

This bill would specify that employees acting within the line and scope of their duties are included in the definition of "governmental entity" for tort claims and judgments against local governmental entities.

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Subjects

Civil Procedure