(2) If the defendant prevails in an action in which the plaintiff requests attorney fees or compensation of expert witnesses under subsection (1) of this section, the court may in its discretion allow reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal or a reasonable amount as compensation of expert witnesses to the defendant if it finds the action to have been frivolous. [1971 c.744 §23; 1975 c.586 §1; 1981 c.897 §5; 1981 c.898 §21]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 01 - Courts, Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure
Chapter 020 - Attorney Fees; Costs and Disbursements
Section 20.080 - Attorney fees for certain small tort claims.
Section 20.082 - Attorney fees for small contract claims.
Section 20.096 - Reciprocity of attorney fees and costs in proceedings to enforce contract.
Section 20.115 - Service expenses recoverable as costs and disbursements.
Section 20.190 - Prevailing party fees.
Section 20.220 - Appeal on attorney fees and costs; effect of reversal or modification.
Section 20.310 - Costs and disbursements in Supreme Court or Court of Appeals.