Law Practice,
Civil Litigation,
Appellate Practice
Sep. 13, 2017
Proposed laws would address voir dire, motion practice
Two bills were sent to the governor’s desk last week reforming civil procedure — Senate Bill 658 relating to voir dire, and Assembly Bill 644, regarding motions to strike and motions for judgment on the pleadings.
Two bills were sent to the governor’s desk last week reforming civil procedure — Senate Bill 658 relating to voir dire, and Assembly Bill 644, regarding motions to strike and motions for judgment on the pleadings.
Voir dire is critical to the selection of a jury of one’s peers, devoid of bias and prejudice. If signed, SB 658 will revise the current voir dire statute to address the issue of unreasonable and arbitrary restrictions on attorney examination of potential members of a j...
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