provide for the disclosure of any third party that has a right to receive a payment contingent upon the outcome of a civil action.

Summary

The bill would make a party or its counsel list in writing any person or entity that stands to get money or value depending on how a civil case ends, and provide the related agreement to the court and other parties. It excludes ordinary loan repayments, limited‑interest loans, and attorney fee reimbursements, including contingent fees. The rule aims to increase transparency about hidden financial interests in litigation.

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