Montana Code 25-35-806. Attorney fees upon appeal or removal
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25-35-806. Attorney fees upon appeal or removal. (1) If the parties are represented by counsel on appeal, the court may grant the prevailing party reasonable attorney fees in addition to costs.
Terms Used In Montana Code 25-35-806
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
(2)If a defendant removes a matter to justice’s court under the provisions of 25-35-605(1) but does not prevail in justice’s court, the court may grant the plaintiff reasonable attorney fees, if any.