Arkansas § 11-9-714 - Costs in proceedings brought without reasonable grounds.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-9-714 — Costs in proceedings brought without reasonable grounds., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-9-714. Costs in proceedings brought without reasonable grounds.
If the court having jurisdiction of proceedings in respect of any claim or compensation order determines that the proceedings in respect to the claim or order have been instituted or continued without reasonable grounds, the cost of the proceedings shall be assessed against the party who has instituted or continued the proceedings.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 11-9-714
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-9-714 cover?
Section 11-9-714 ("Costs in proceedings brought without reasonable grounds.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 11-9-714?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-9-714" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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