What happens to a lawsuit if a law actually changes during the proceedings?
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What happens to a lawsuit if a law actually changes during the proceedings?
If a lawyer takes my case, how much of the demands can I or my lawyer craft according to what I’d like to see happen to my case?
Asked on February 25, 2012 under Business Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Good question. If the law changes regarding a lawsuit that you are involved in before the lawsuit is adjudicated, you need to see if the statute applies retroactively or prospectively in order to ascertain if the change in the law affects your case. If the new law applies prospectively, then it does not affect the status of your lawsuit.
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