§ CR 23.08 Attorney

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CR 23.08 Attorney’s fees and nontaxable costs

    In a certified class action the court shall approve or award reasonable attorney's fees and nontaxable costs that are authorized by law or by the parties' agreement. The following procedures apply:

    (1) A claim for an award must be made by motion to be heard at a time the court sets. Notice of the motion must be served on all parties and, for motions by class counsel, directed to class members in a reasonable manner.

    (2) A class member, or a party from whom payment is sought, may object to the motion.

    (3) The court may hold a hearing and must find the facts and state its legal conclusions under CR 52.01.

    (4) The court may refer issues related to the amount of the award to a Commissioner, as provided in CR 53.