(1) Whenever any appeal is taken from any decision of the commissioner to any court, all expenses and costs incurred by the commissioner, including court reporter costs and attorneys’ fees and all costs taxed against such commissioner, shall be paid out of the family and medical leave enforcement account.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 50A.50.190

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
(2) Neither the commissioner nor the state shall be charged any fee for any service rendered in connection with litigation under this title by the clerk of any court.
[ 2019 c 13 § 54; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 52. Formerly RCW 50A.04.590.]