(a) The court shall award the plaintiff the costs of bringing the action if:
(1) the plaintiff prevails; and
(2) the court finds that the defendant, at the time the defendant caused the recorded document to be recorded or filed, knew or should have known that the recorded document is fraudulent, as described by § 51.901(c), Government Code.
(b) For purposes of this section, the costs of bringing the action include all court costs, attorney’s fees, and related expenses of bringing the action, including investigative expenses.

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Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 12.006

  • 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.