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N.J. Stat. § 59:9-5

Discretion to award attorney's fees; limitation

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N.J. Stat. § 59:9-5, Discretion to award attorney's fees; limitation, New Jersey, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-28, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1486542
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In any action brought against a public entity or a public employee under this act, the court may, in its discretion, award a successful claimant (a) costs ordinarily allowable in the private sector (b) expert witness fees not exceeding a total of $100.00 and (c) reasonable attorney's fees; provided however that there shall be no such recovery in any case where damages are awarded for pain and suffering.