2009 Alabama Code
Title 25 — INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND LABOR.
Chapter 5 — WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Section 25-5-89 Proceedings for determination of disputed claims for compensation - Costs and fees.
Section 25-5-89Proceedings for determination of disputed claims for compensation - Costs and fees.
Costs may be awarded by said court in its discretion, and, when so awarded, the same costs shall be allowed, taxed and collected as for like services and proceedings in civil cases, but if it shall appear that the employer, prior to the commencement of the action, made to the person or persons entitled thereto a written offer of compensation in specific terms, which terms were in accordance with the provisions of this article and Article 2 of this chapter, then no costs shall be awarded or taxed against such employer.
(Acts 1919, No. 245, p. 206; Code 1923, §7579; Code 1940, T. 26, §305.)Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Alabama may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
