Alabama § 25-5-89 - Proceedings for Determination of Disputed Claims for Compensation - Costs and Fees.
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§ 25-5-89. Proceedings for Determination of Disputed Claims for Compensation - Costs and Fees.
Costs may be awarded by said court in its discretion, and, when so awarded, the same costs shall be allowed, taxed and collected as for like services and proceedings in civil cases, but if it shall appear that the employer, prior to the commencement of the action, made to the person or persons entitled thereto a written offer of compensation in specific terms, which terms were in accordance with the provisions of this article and Article 2 of this chapter, then no costs shall be awarded or taxed against such employer.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 25-5-89 cover?
Section 25-5-89 ("Proceedings for Determination of Disputed Claims for Compensation - Costs and Fees.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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