Does agreeing to participate in mediation absorb the plaintiff’s responsibility for attorney fees and court costs of the defendant?
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Does agreeing to participate in mediation absorb the plaintiff’s responsibility for attorney fees and court costs of the defendant?
Asked on August 10, 2012 under Real Estate Law, North Carolina
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
What do you mena by the word "absorb"? Do you mean does the responsibility for the costs fall to the plaintiff? Not necessarily but if you are agreejg to the mediation you could make this part of the agreement. Good luck.
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