CPLR 909 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 908 Dismissal, discontinuance or compromise up ARTICLE 9 Class Actions Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 909 Attorneys' fees Civil Practice Law & Rules (CVP) CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 9 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.