North Carolina § 50A-312 - Costs, fees, and expenses.
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§ 50A-312. Costs, fees, and expenses.
The court shall award the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including costs, communication expenses, attorneys' fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses, and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees or expenses are sought establishes that the award would be clearly inappropriate. The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses against a state unless authorized by law other than this Article. History (1999-223, s. 3.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 50A-312 ("Costs, fees, and expenses.") 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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