Tennessee § 36-5-1005 - Liability for fees and costs.
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§ 36-5-1005. Liability for fees and costs.
The individual or entity to whom or to which the administrative order, administrative subpoena or request is issued pursuant to this part and that is enforced by the reviewing court shall be liable for all costs of the court proceedings and shall be liable to the department for the cost of any private, contract or government attorney representing the state and for the time of any of its Title IV-D state office staff or contractor staff utilized in litigating the administrative order, administrative subpoena or request. Acts 1997, ch. 551, § 16. Compiler's Notes. Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, referred to in this section, is compiled in 42 U.S.C. § 651 et seq. Attorney General Opinions. Constitutionality of assessment of attorney fees and costs, OAG 99-008, 1999 Tenn. AG LEXIS 6 (1/25/99).
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 36-5-1005 cover?
Section 36-5-1005 ("Liability for fees and costs.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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