Attorney Fees
/əˈtɜːrnɪ ˌfiːz/
Definitions
- (n.) Costs awarded to cover a party's legal representation expenses, usually payable to the prevailing party in litigation.
The court ordered the losing party to pay the prevailing party's attorney fees.
Forms
- attorney fee
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Commentary
'Attorney fees' commonly appear in statutes and contracts addressing fee-shifting provisions; clarity in specifying whether fees include hourly rates, contingency fees, or other charges is important.
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