Arkansas Code Annotated

Ark. Code Ann. § 11-9-714 (2026)

Costs in proceedings brought without reasonable grounds

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If the court having jurisdiction of proceedings in respect of any claim or compensation order determines that the proceedings in respect to the claim or order have been instituted or continued without reasonable grounds, the cost of the proceedings shall be assessed against the party who has instituted or continued the proceedings.

History. Init. Meas. 1948, No. 4, § 30, Acts 1949, p. 1420; A.S.A. 1947, § 81-1330.

Cross References. Frivolous actions, state required to pay costs and fees for bringing, § 16-68-508.

Case Notes

Construction.

This section provides only for costs, not attorney's fees. Couch v. First State Bank, 49 Ark. App. 102, 898 S.W.2d 57 (1995).

Costs Imposed.

Workers' Compensation Commission found that the claim was brought without reasonable grounds and was not well-grounded, and appellant did not argue why costs and fees were not to be imposed; furthermore, the finding that appellant violated this section and § 11-9-717 was supported by substantial evidence, as appellant was repeatedly advised to research his claim, and appellees said they would seek sanctions, but still appellant proceeded with a claim that lacked merit, and thus the court affirmed. Johnson v. United States Food Serv., 2013 Ark. App. 86 (2013).

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1988–1996 · leading case: Couch v. First State Bank, 898 S.W.2d 57 (Ark. Ct. App. 1995).

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Couch v. First State Bank, 898 S.W.2d 57 (Ark. Ct. App. 1995). · cites it 4× “Appellant’s final argument is that he is entitled to additional attorney’s fees under Ark. Code Ann. § 11-9-714 (1987) for appellee’s alleged unreasonable delay in resolving the claim.”

Johnson v. Triple T Foods, 929 S.W.2d 730 (Ark. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 2× “Ark. Code Ann. § 11-9-714 (1987). Furthermore, this Commission can impose sanctions against any attorney who files a claim without reasonable grounds to do so, including the imposition of the reasonable costs incurred by the other party as a result of the filing of the claim.”

Hernandez v. Simmons Indus., 752 S.W.2d 45 (Ark. Ct. App. 1988). · cites it 2× “Allen Canning Company filed a motion before the Commission praying it be awarded costs against the appellant, as provided in Ark. Code Ann. § 11-9-714 (1987) (formerly Ark.”

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