HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1984.02.09 - 16509Miscellaneous Resolution # 84027 February 9, 1984
BY James E. Lanni--Oakland County Commissioner, District #11
IN RE: SUPPORT OF HB 4349 AND OPPOSITION TO SUBSTITUTE HB 4349--
RECOUPMENT OF COURT COSTS AND LEGAL PEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County has been forced to pay several attorney
fees and court costs in regards to frivolous lawsuits; and
WHEREAS this has cost the taxpayers in excess of $25,000;
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WHEREAS House E1.=1 4349 would allow the State to collect
court costs and legal fees resulting from such lawsuits; and
WHEREAS Substitute House Bill 4349 specifically excludes
the State of Michigan from recouping court costs and legal fees;
and
WHEREAS the State and local units of government are often
called upon to defend against frivolous lawsuits, which create
a financial burden on the State and local governmental taxpayers.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners goes on record in support of House Bill 4349
and recommends that it be amended to permit local units of government
to be awarded court costs and attorney fees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners goes on record in opposition of Substitute House
Bill 4349.
BE 17 FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be
sent to all state legislators representing Oakland County and
to the Oakland County Legislative Agent.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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James E. Lanni
#84027 February 9, 084
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.