Pennsylvania § 5452 - Costs, fees and expenses.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5452 — Costs, fees and expenses., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5452. Costs, fees and expenses.
(a) General rule.--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, attorney 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.
(b) Assessment against a state.--The court may not assess fees, costs or expenses against a state unless authorized by law other than this chapter.
Cross References. Section 5452 is referred to in sections 5448, 5450 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5452 cover?
Section 5452 ("Costs, fees and expenses.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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