Litigation Costs

/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən kɒsts/

Definitions

  1. (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

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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