N.Y. State Finance Law Section 123-G
Costs and fees

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The court shall have the authority to fix a reasonable sum to reimburse the plaintiff for costs and expenses, including attorney fees in an action wherein judgment was rendered for the plaintiff. Such attorney fees shall only be paid from the fund established under section one hundred twenty-three-h of this article to the extent of money available therein.

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No intervenors, unless they are necessary parties, shall be awarded attorney fees.

Source: Section 123-G — Costs and fees, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/STF/123-G (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 17, 2026).

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Legislative purpose 123–A
Definitions 123–B
Action for declaratory and equitable relief 123–C
Pleadings and procedure 123–D
Security for costs 123–E
Relief by the court 123–F
Termination of action 123–G
Costs and fees 123–I
Existing rights and remedies preserved 123–J
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Original Source: Section 123-G — Costs and fees, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/STF/123-G (last accessed Jan. 17, 2026).

N.Y. State Finance Law Section 123-G Costs and fees

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N.Y. State Finance Law Section 123-G
Costs and fees