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CR 23.08 Attorney’s fees and nontaxable costs

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes AnnotatedRules of Civil Procedure

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated
Rules of Civil Procedure
IV Parties
CR 23. Class Actions (Refs & Annos)
Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure (CR) Rule 23.08
CR 23.08 Attorney’s fees and nontaxable costs
Currentness
In a certified class action the court shall approve or award reasonable attorney's fees and nontaxable costs that are authorized by law or by the parties' agreement. The following procedures apply:
(1) A claim for an award must be made by motion to be heard at a time the court sets. Notice of the motion must be served on all parties and, for motions by class counsel, directed to class members in a reasonable manner.
(2) A class member, or a party from whom payment is sought, may object to the motion.
(3) The court may hold a hearing and must find the facts and state its legal conclusions under CR 52.01.
(4) The court may refer issues related to the amount of the award to a Commissioner, as provided in CR 53.

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HISTORY: Adopted by Order 2010-09, eff. 1-1-11
Rules Civ. Proc., Rule 23.08, KY ST RCP Rule 23.08
Current with amendments received through March 1, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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