Title 1 — Title 1 — Code Of Civil Procedure
43 chapters · 1,036 sections in this title.
W.S. § 1-39-101 Short title
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Short title. This act shall be known and cited as the "Wyoming Governmental Claims Act".
W.S. § 1-39-102 Purpose
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Purpose. (a) The Wyoming legislature recognizes the inherently unfair and inequitable results which occur in the strict application of the doctrine of governmental immunity and is cognizant of the Wyoming Supreme Court decision of Oroz v. Board of County Commissioners 575 P. 2d 1…
W.S. § 1-39-103 (a) Definitions
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(a) Definitions. As used in this act: (i) "Governmental entity" means the state, University of Wyoming or any local government; (ii) "Local government" means cities and towns, counties, school districts, joint powers boards, airport boards, public corporations, entities formed by…
W.S. § 1-39-104 Granting immunity from tort liability; liability on contracts; exceptions
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Granting immunity from tort liability; liability on contracts; exceptions. (a) A governmental entity and its public employees while acting within the scope of duties are granted immunity from liability for any tort except as provided by W.S. 1-39-105 through 1-39-112 and 1-39-122…
W.S. § 1-39-105 Liability; operation of motor vehicles, aircraft and watercraft
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Liability; operation of motor vehicles, aircraft and watercraft. A governmental entity is liable for damages resulting from bodily injury, wrongful death or property damage caused by the negligence of public employees while acting within the scope of their duties in the operation…
W.S. § 1-39-106 public parks
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public parks. Liability; buildings, recreation areas and A governmental entity is liable for damages resulting from bodily injury, wrongful death or property damage caused by the negligence of public employees while acting within the scope of their duties in the operation or main…
W.S. § 1-39-107 Liability; airports
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Liability; airports. (a) A governmental entity is liable for damages resulting from bodily injury, wrongful death or property damage caused by the negligence of public employees while acting within the scope of their duties in the operation of airports. (b) The liability imposed …
W.S. § 1-39-108 Liability; public utilities
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Liability; public utilities. (a) A governmental entity is liable for damages resulting from bodily injury, wrongful death or property damage caused by the negligence of public employees while acting within the scope of their duties in the operation of public utilities and service…
W.S. § 1-39-109 Liability; medical facilities
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Liability; medical facilities. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and except for services provided under W.S. 7-11-308, a governmental entity is liable for damages resulting from bodily injury, wrongful death or property damage caused by the negligence of pu…
W.S. § 1-39-110 Liability; health care providers
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Liability; health care providers. (a) Except for services provided under W.S. 7-11-308, a governmental entity is liable for damages resulting from bodily injury, wrongful death or property damage caused by the medical malpractice of health care providers who are employees of the …
W.S. § 1-39-111 Repealed by Laws 1986, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1986, ch. 89, § 3.
W.S. § 1-39-112 Liability; peace officers
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Liability; peace officers. A governmental entity is liable for damages resulting from tortious conduct of peace officers while acting within the scope of their duties.
W.S. § 1-39-113 In the case of a minor seven (7) years of age or younger, actions against a governmental entity or public employee acting within the scope of his duties for torts occurring after June 30, 1979 which a
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In the case of a minor seven (7) years of age or younger, actions against a governmental entity or public employee acting within the scope of his duties for torts occurring after June 30, 1979 which are subject to this act are forever barred unless commenced within two (2) years …
W.S. § 1-39-114 Statute of limitations
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Statute of limitations. Except as otherwise provided, actions against a governmental entity or a public employee acting within the scope of his duties for torts occurring after June 30, 1979 which are subject to this act shall be forever barred unless commenced within one (1) yea…
W.S. § 1-39-115 Settlement of claims
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Settlement of claims. (a) Upon receipt of a claim against the state which is covered by insurance, the general services division of the department of administration and information shall send the claim to the insurance company insuring the risk involved for investigation, adjustm…
W.S. § 1-39-116 Exclusiveness of remedy
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Exclusiveness of remedy. (a) The remedy against a governmental entity as provided by this act is exclusive, and no other claim, civil action or proceeding for damages, by reason of the same transaction or occurrence which was the subject matter of the original claim, civil action…
W.S. § 1-39-117 Jurisdiction; appeals; venue; trial by jury; liability insurance
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Jurisdiction; appeals; venue; trial by jury; liability insurance. (a) Original and exclusive jurisdiction for any claim filed in state court under this act shall be in the district courts of Wyoming except that claims or counterclaims in an action based on a contract entered into…
W.S. § 1-39-118 Maximum liability; insurance authorized
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Maximum liability; insurance authorized. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in any action under this act, the liability of the governmental entity, including a public employee while acting within the scope of his duties, shall not exceed: (i) The sum of two…
W.S. § 1-39-119 Application of provisions
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Application of provisions. The provisions of this act shall not affect any provision of law, regulation or agreement governing employer-employee relationships.
W.S. § 1-39-120 Exclusions from waiver of immunity
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Exclusions from waiver of immunity. (a) The liability imposed by W.S. 1-39-106 through 1-39-112 does not include liability for damages caused by: (i) A defect in the plan or design of any bridge, culvert, highway, roadway, street, alley, sidewalk or parking area; (ii) The failure…
W.S. § 1-39-121 W.S. § 1-39-121
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[Repealed or reserved.]
W.S. § 1-39-122 seizure
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seizure. Repealed by Laws 2017, ch. 41, § 2. Liability; enforcement of a red flag gun A governmental entity is liable for damages resulting from a violation of W.S. 9-14-302(b) pursuant to W.S. 9-14-303.
W.S. § 1-39-123 Liability; financial privacy
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Liability; financial privacy. A governmental entity is liable for damages resulting from a violation of W.S. 9-14-403 caused by the negligent, reckless or intentional acts of public employees while acting within the scope of their duties.
W.S. § 1-39-124 Liability; sex-designated facilities
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Liability; sex-designated facilities. A governmental entity is liable for damages resulting from a violation of W.S. 9-27-101 through 9-27-103 in accordance with W.S. 9-27-101 through 9-27-103.