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Legal Fees

Legal Fees

Rule 141-Rules of Court |

 
RULE 141
LEGAL FEES

SECTION 1. Payment of fees. – Upon the filing of the pleading or other application which initiates an action or proceeding, the fees prescribed therefor shall be paid in full. 

Sec. 2.  Fees in lien. – Where the court in its final judgment awards a claim not alleged, or a relief different from, or more than that claimed in the pleading, the party concerned shall pay the additional fees which shall constitute a lien on the judgment in satisfaction of said lien.  The clerk of court shall assess and collect the corresponding fees.

Sec. 3.  Persons authorized to collect legal fees. –...