Litigation Costs
/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən kɒsts/
Definitions
- (n.) Expenses incurred in the process of legal action, including attorney fees, court fees, and other related expenditures.
The plaintiff was awarded damages to cover the litigation costs.
Forms
- litigation cost
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Commentary
Litigation costs often form a key part of damages or fee-shifting orders; clarity in contracts and statutes about their scope is crucial.
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