House Sponsors: TURNER,JOHN. Short description: CIV PRO-SMALL CLAIM-TENDER Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Code of Civil Procedure concerning "pre-trial steps". Provides that in an action based on contract that qualifies as a small claim under the Supreme Court Rules, if the contract does not otherwise provide for attorney's fees and costs, then the party who is determined to be the party prevailing on the contract shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees in addition to costs. Provides that reasonable attorney's fees shall not exceed (i) 25% of the principal obligation alleged to have been owed under the contract if the defendant prevails or (ii) 25% of the principal obligation included in the judgment, if the plaintiff prevails. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status