2025 Session
Last amended: 1990 session
§ 103E.097 — Attorney Fees on Appeal
Plain-Language Summary
This section covers attorney fees when a drainage decision is appealed to court. It explains when attorney fees may be awarded and who pays them. The rules about attorney fees on appeal help people understand the potential costs of challenging a drainage authority decision.
103E.097 ATTORNEY FEES ON APPEAL.
If the commissioner of natural resources is a party making an appeal under section 103E.091 or 103E.095 and the commissioner does not prevail on the issues appealed, the court may award attorney fees to the party prevailing on the appeal. If more than one issue is appealed and the commissioner prevails on some issues and does not prevail on others, the court shall determine the amount of the attorney fee to be awarded.
History:
History: History:
1990 c 391 art 5 s 21
Practical Notes
Before appealing a drainage decision, consider the potential cost of attorney fees. Depending on the outcome, you could be responsible for both your own attorney fees and those of the other side. This section is important to review with your attorney when deciding whether to appeal a drainage authority order.