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Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (Pub. L. 98–369), also known as the DEFRA, was a federal law enacted in the United States in 1984. [1] Originally part of the stalled Tax Reform Act of 1983, it was adjusted and reintroduced as the Tax Reform Act of 1984. After passing in the House, it was merged with the Senate version into its final form.
This represents approximately 25 percent of the civil case volume in California. [3] Fresno is the only Superior Court still using version 2 of CCMS. In August 2013, the Judicial Council approved funding for a system that will replace CCMS version 2 in Fresno. [4]
Several states also have exceptions to the American rule in both statutes and case law. For example, in California, the Consumers Legal Remedies Act allows plaintiffs to recover attorney's fees, [7] and in insurance bad faith cases, a policyholder may be able to recover attorney's fees as a separate component of damages. [8]
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Starting next year, California businesses will be prohibited from using hidden fees to attract customers with seemingly low prices. The rules surrounding “junk” fees — from cell phone to ...
Court fees payable on conviction unless good cause shown [8] Arizona: Court fees never available in a criminal case, even in cases of a bad faith argument [9] Arkansas: Court costs assessed on conviction or guilty plea; [10] $150 for misdemeanor or felony violation and $75 for local ordinance [10] California Colorado
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is the public agency charged with assessing and collecting sales and use taxes, as well as a variety of excise fees and taxes, for the U.S. state of California. The department has several other ancillary functions, such as ensuring that sellers comply with permit requirements.
In June, 1998, California passed Proposition 220, which allowed the judges in each county to determine if the county should have only one trial court. By 2001, all 58 counties had consolidated their courts into a single superior court. The California courts of appeal were added to the judicial branch by a constitutional amendment in 1904.