Cite as: 20 CNCA § 5

Necessary costs and reasonable fees may be awarded to a prevailing party in any lawsuit, action, claim, appeal, grievance, or controversy of any kind initiated within or brought before any department, agency, commission or board of Cherokee Nation or the District Court or Supreme Court of Cherokee Nation, if it is determined by the Judge, Justice, Administrative Law Judge or ultimate decision maker that the above described action or defense is frivolous or without merit.

Historical Data

LA 05–94, eff. October 10, 1994, repealed by LA 03–03, eff. January 20, 2003. Amended LA 03–03, eff. January 20, 2003.