Louisiana § 13:1834 Costs, fees, and expenses

Louisiana Statutes

§ 13:1834 — Costs, fees, and expenses

Louisiana § 13:1834

Title 13Courts and Judicial Procedure

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La. Stat. Ann. § 13:1834 (2026).

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A.The court shall award the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including costs, communication expenses, attorney fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses, and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees or expenses are sought establishes that the award would be clearly inappropriate.

B.The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses against a state unless authorized by law other than this Act.

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A. The court shall award the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including costs, communication expenses, attorney fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses, and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees or expenses are sought establishes that the award would be clearly inappropriate.
B. The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses against a state unless authorized by law other than this Act.