New York § 909 - 909Attorneys' fees
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 909 — 909Attorneys' fees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 909. 909Attorneys' fees
Rule 909. Attorneys' fees. If a judgment in an action maintained as a class action is rendered in favor of the class, the court in its discretion may award attorneys' fees to the representatives of the class and/or to any other person that the court finds has acted to benefit the class based on the reasonable value of legal services rendered and if justice requires, allow recovery of the amount awarded from the opponent of the class.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 909
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 909 cover?
Section 909 ("909Attorneys' fees") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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 New York § 909?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 909" (New York). 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 New York law?
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How does New York § 909 apply to my situation?
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