Definition of «award of attorney fees»

The phrase "award of attorney fees" refers to a legal decision in which one party is ordered by the court to pay for the legal fees of another party. This is often done in cases where one side prevails over the other, particularly in situations where one party's behavior is deemed frivolous or vexatious. The award of attorney fees is intended to discourage such behavior and to ensure that those who have legitimate claims are able to pursue them without undue financial burden.

Sentences with «award of attorney fees»

Ct. 411 (2007)(leading case on the anti-SLAPP Act in the business and political lobbying context; upholding dismissal of claims and $ 80,000 award of attorneys fee in client's favor). (vetsteinlawgroup.com)
It isn't often that an appellate judge seeks to overturn fact findings by the lower court, and it's even less frequent when the judge supports a higher award of attorney fees than that court issued. (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)
California Supreme Court holds that prevailing defendant in disability access action is entitled to mandatory award of attorney fees. (horvitzlevy.com)
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