Delaware § 4615 - Fees, costs and expenses for respondent or defendant.
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§ 4615. Fees, costs and expenses for respondent or defendant.
In any action, pleading or motion under this chapter, the Administrative Hearing Office, Panel or court hearing or reviewing the matter, may in its discretion, award attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses to the respondent or defendant if an action was brought for an improper purpose, such as to harass or to cause unnecessary delay or needless increase in the cost of litigation.
68 Del. Laws, c. 311, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 4615 ("Fees, costs and expenses for respondent or defendant.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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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