DecisionDepot
California legal research

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 72.052 — BIFURCATED TRIAL IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION ACTIONS

CP § 72.052Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 72. LIABILITY OF MOTOR VEHICLE OWNER OR OPERATOR · Art. B. ACTIONS REGARDING COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES

Statute text

View on source
(a)In a civil action under this subchapter, on motion by a defendant, the court shall provide for a bifurcated trial under this section.
(b)A motion under this section shall be made on or before the later of:
(1)the 120th day after the date the defendant bringing the motion files the defendant's original answer; or
(2)the 30th day after the date a claimant files a pleading adding a claim or cause of action against the defendant bringing the motion.
(c)The trier of fact shall determine liability for and the amount of compensatory damages in the first phase of a bifurcated trial under this section.
(d)The trier of fact shall determine liability for and the amount of exemplary damages in the second phase of a bifurcated trial under this section.
…

Legislative history

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 2190), Sec. 116, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 72.052 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.