Statute · New York Civil Practice Law & Rules
N.Y. C.P.L.R. 909 — Attorneys' fees
N.Y. C.P.L.R. 909
- Type
- Statute
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- New York Civil Practice Law & Rules
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
Rule 909. Attorneys' fees. If a judgment in an action maintained as a class action is rendered in favor of the class, the court in its discretion may award attorneys' fees to the representatives of the class and/or to any other person that the court finds has acted to benefit the class based on…
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N.Y. C.P.L.R. 909 — Attorneys' fees is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
Rule 909. Attorneys' fees. If a judgment in an action maintained as a class action is rendered in favor of the class, the court in its discretion may award attorneys' fees to the representatives of the class and/or to any other person that the court finds has acted to benefit the class based on the reasonable value of legal services rendered and if justice requires, allow recovery of the amount awarded from the opponent of the class.