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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 86.004 — CLAIMANT LIABLE FOR COURT COSTS AND FEES AND ATTORNEY'S FEES

CP § 86.004Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 86. LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN INJURIES TO CONVICTED PERSONS

Statute text

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A claimant who is barred from recovery under this chapter is liable to the person against whom the claim is brought for court costs and fees and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in defending against the claim.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 604, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995. Renumbered from Civil Practice and Remedies Code Sec. 87.004 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 31.01(8), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 86.004 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.