In any action, pleading or motion under this chapter, the Administrative Hearing Office, Panel or court hearing or reviewing the matter, may in its discretion, award attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses to the respondent or defendant if an action was brought for an improper purpose, such as to harass or to cause unnecessary delay or needless increase in the cost of litigation.

68 Del. Laws, c. 311, § ?1;

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Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 6 Sec. 4615

  • Court: means the Superior Court of the State unless otherwise designated. See Delaware Code Title 6 Sec. 4602
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Panel: means 3 or more Commissioners appointed by the Chair to perform any act authorized under this chapter. See Delaware Code Title 6 Sec. 4602
  • Respondent: means :

    a. See Delaware Code Title 6 Sec. 4602