AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECEIPT OF FEES BY A PARTY TO A CIVIL ACTION AFFECTING TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY.

Summary

The measure amends Section 52‑257 to set fixed fees that a court may award to the prevailing party in civil actions affecting title to real property. Fees differ depending on whether the dispute is above or below $15,000 and include costs for filings, judgments, trial work, witnesses, depositions, land‑record searches, expert valuations and certain appeal expenses. The changes are intended to give litigants clearer guidance on recoverable costs.

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