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S00713 Summary:
| BILL NO | S00713A |
| SAME AS | SAME AS A02068-A |
| SPONSOR | GRISANTI |
| COSPNSR | ADDABBO |
| MLTSPNSR | |
| Amd S8602, CPLR | |
| Expands the definition of "prevailing party" for purposes of counsel fees and expenses in certain actions against the state, to include a party whose pursuit of a non-frivolous claim or defense was a catalyst for a voluntary or unilateral change in position by the opposing party that provides any significant part of the relief sought. | |