Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure

Rule 38 — Frivolous Appeal—Damages and Costs

Fed. R. App. P. 38
SourceFederal Rules of Appellate Procedure
Rule38
TITLE VIIGENERAL PROVISIONS
CitationFed. R. App. P. 38

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If a court of appeals determines that an appeal is frivolous, it may, after a separately filed motion or notice from the court and reasonable opportunity to respond, award just damages and single or double costs to the appellee.

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Advisory Committee Notes

(As amended Apr. 29, 1994, eff. Dec. 1, 1994; Apr. 24, 1998, eff. Dec. 1, 1998.)