North Carolina § 28A-2B-6 - Costs and attorneys' fees.
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§ 28A-2B-6. Costs and attorneys' fees.
Costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by a party in a proceeding under this Article shall be taxed against any party, or apportioned among the parties, in the discretion of the court, except that the court shall allow attorneys' fees for the attorneys of a party contesting the proceeding only if the court finds that the party had reasonable grounds for contesting the proceeding. History (2015-205, s. 2.) Legal Periodicals. - For note, "Better to Play Dead? Examining North Carolina's Living Probate Law and Its Potential Effect on Testamentary Disposition," see 39 Campbell L. Rev. 187 (2017).
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Section 28A-2B-6 ("Costs and attorneys' fees.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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