§ 17-218. Attorneys' fees. In any action to enforce any provision of\nthis title, the court shall allow the prevailing plaintiff party, other\nthan the state or political subdivision thereof, a reasonable attorneys'\nfee, litigation expenses including, but not limited to, expert witness\nfees and expenses as part of the costs. A plaintiff will be deemed to\nhave prevailed when, as a result of litigation, the defendant party\nyields much or all of the relief sought in the suit. Prevailing\ndefendant parties shall not recover any costs, unless the court finds\nthe action to be frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.\n
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