Filing Fee
/ˈfaɪlɪŋ fiː/
Definitions
- (n.) A mandatory payment submitted to a court or government agency to initiate or process a legal document or proceeding.
The plaintiff paid the filing fee to start the lawsuit.
Forms
- filing fees
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Commentary
Filing fees are often fixed or variable amounts set by statute or court rules; careful attention to applicable fee schedules is important when preparing legal documents.
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