North Carolina § 97-88 - Expenses of appeals brought by insurers.
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§ 97-88. Expenses of appeals brought by insurers.
If the Industrial Commission at a hearing on review or any court before which any proceedings are brought on appeal under this Article, shall find that such hearing or proceedings were brought by the insurer and the Commission or court by its decision orders the insurer to make, or to continue payments of benefits, including compensation for medical expenses, to the injured employee, the Commission or court may further order that the cost to the injured employee of such hearing or proceedings including therein reasonable attorney's fee to be determined by the Commission shall be paid by the insurer as a part of the bill of costs. History (1929, c. 120, s. 62; 1931, c. 274, s. 11; 1971, c. 500.) Cross References. - As to the assessment of costs incurred in hearings brought without reasonable grounds, see G.S. 97-88.1.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 97-88 ("Expenses of appeals brought by insurers.") 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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