Statutory Fees
/ˈstætʃuˌtɔːri fiːz/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Fees established and prescribed by statute for the performance of specific legal services or administrative actions.
The statutory fees for filing a lawsuit are set by state law.
Forms
- statutory fees
- statutory fee
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Commentary
Statutory fees are typically non-negotiable and mandated by law, distinguishing them from discretionary or contractually set fees.
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