Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-102
§926 Costs in Proceedings Brought Without Reasonable Grounds
Title 33 › CHAPTER 18 — LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION › § 926
Summary
If the court handling a claim or a compensation order finds that someone started or kept the case going without a good reason, that person must pay the court costs for the proceedings.
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Title 33, §926
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If the court having jurisdiction of proceedings in respect of any claim or compensation order determines that the proceedings in respect of such claim or order have been instituted or continued without reasonable ground, the costs of such proceedings shall be assessed against the party who has so instituted or continued such proceedings.
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33 U.S.C. § 926
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102