In any action to enforce Section 14027 and Section 14028, the court shall allow the prevailing plaintiff party, other than the state or political subdivision thereof, a reasonable attorney’s fee consistent with the standards established in Serrano v. Priest (1977) 20 Cal.3d 25, 48-49, and litigation expenses including, but not limited to, expert witness fees and expenses as part of the costs. Prevailing defendant parties shall not recover any costs, unless the court finds the action to be frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.
Cal. Elec. Code § 14030
Rights of Voters
Known as the California Voting Rights Act
The act spans §§ 14025–14032 (8 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 42 Cal. 4th 1142 - Olson v. Automobile Club of Southern California (2008)
Most recently applied in 42 Cal. 4th 1142 - Olson v. Automobile Club of Southern California (February 2008)
Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 129, Sec. 1
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