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Abramson HB No. 597
Abstract: Provides for limitations on suspension of liberative prescription.
Present law provides for suspension of liberative prescription in class action suits for all
members of the class and provides certain actions that trigger when prescription begins to run
again.
Proposed law retains present law and adds removal to federal court as an action that causes
prescription to begin to run again. Further prohibits suspension of prescription for members of
the class who bring an individual action in certain circumstances unless the action is transferred
to the same court where the class action is pending and is consolidated with that case.
(Amends C.C.P. Art. 596(A); Adds C.C.P. Art. 596(C))