Costs in Litigation
/ˈkɒsts ɪn ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Monetary expenses incurred by parties during the process of legal action, including court fees, attorney's fees, and other related expenditures.
The court awarded the plaintiff costs in litigation after winning the case.
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Commentary
Costs in litigation typically refer specifically to recoverable expenses separate from damages; drafters should distinguish these from damages or fees in legal documents.
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