HB1913

Pennsylvania HB1913 allows attorneys to argue damages in lump sums or formulas during closing arguments in civil cases.

Pennsylvania HB1913 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow attorneys to argue damages in lump sums or formulas during closing arguments in civil cases. This applies to both economic and noneconomic damages. The bill requires prior disclosure to the court and opposing counsel, except for economic damages supported by trial evidence. The trial court must instruct the jury that these arguments are not evidence but merely arguments, leaving the final damage determination to the jury. The act will take effect 60 days after enactment.