California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §405.38: The court shall direct that the party prevailing on any motion under this chapter be awarded the reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of making or opposing the motion unless the court finds that the o

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The court must award reasonable attorney's fees and costs to the party who wins a motion under this chapter, unless the court finds otherwise.

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The court shall direct that the party prevailing on any motion under this chapter be awarded the reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of making or opposing the motion unless the court finds that the other party acted with substantial justification or that other circumstances make the imposition of attorney’s fees and costs unjust.

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