PURPOSE: This rule establishes a procedure to allow parties to make application for fees and expenses when authorized by statute or other law.

A party may file a complaint for litigation fees and expenses as authorized by law. Such complaint shall be a separate contested case. The complaint for fees and expenses shall be governed by this chapter.

AUTHORITY: section 621.198, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed Aug. 5, 1991, effective Feb. 6, 1992. Amended: Filed Oct. 31, 1994, effective May 28, 1995. Amended: Filed Jan. 11, 2001, effective July 30, 2001.

*Original authority: 628.198, RSMo 1965, amended 1978.