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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 1.5Art. 3.5§ 9078 Plaintiff Litigation Cost Recovery

§ 9078 Plaintiff Litigation Cost Recovery

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§ 9078 Plaintiff Litigation Cost Recovery

Key Takeaways

  • •If you win a lawsuit under Section 9077, the court can make the other side pay your lawyer fees.
  • •The court can also make the other side pay extra costs from the lawsuit.
  • •This only happens if you are the one who started the lawsuit and you win.

Example

You sue your neighbor because they built a fence on your land, and you win the case.

The court can make your neighbor pay for your lawyer and other costs because you won the case.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 9078 Plaintiff Litigation Cost Recovery

The court shall award court costs and reasonable attorney fees to the plaintiff should the plaintiff prevail in litigation filed pursuant to Section 9077. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1246.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

plaintifflitigation

Related Statutes

  • § 9075 Legislative Records Exemptions
  • § 9079 Frivolous Lawsuit Costs Award
  • § 9070 Legislative Transparency Rights
  • § 9071 Legislative Open Records Act
  • § 9072 Legislative Records Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 9078.
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