Sanction for Failing to Prevail in the Trial De Novo

(a)After the verdict is received and filed, or the court's decision rendered in a trial de novo, the trial court shall impose sanctions, as set forth below, against the non-prevailing party whose appeal resulted in the trail de novo.

(b)The sanctions to be imposed by the court are as follows:

(1)Reasonable costs and fees (other than attorneys' fees) actually incurred by the party but not otherwise taxable under the law;

(2)Costs of jurors;

(3)Reasonable attorneys' fees actually incurred by the prevailing party. COL120106 CH. 10 MEDICAL M ALPRACTICE – MANDATORY ARBITRATION

(c)Sanctions imposed against a plaintiff will be deducted from any award rendered. Sanctions imposed against a defendant will be added to any award rendered.