§ 28-9.1-16 - Attorneys' fees – Costs – Interest.
SECTION 28-9.1-16
§ 28-9.1-16 Attorneys' fees – Costs– Interest. – In the event either the bargaining agent or the corporate authorities files apetition for writ of certiorari to the supreme court of the state of RhodeIsland for a review or modification of a majority decision of the arbitrators,which by the provisions of § 28-9.1-9 is binding upon both the bargainingagent and the corporate authorities, the party against whom the decision of thesupreme court is adverse, if the supreme court finds the appeal or petition tobe frivolous, shall pay reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to the successfulparty as determined by the supreme court, and the supreme court shall in itsfinal decision or judgment award costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. If thefinal decision affirms the award of money, the award, if retroactive, shallbear interest at the rate of eight percentum (8%) per annum from the effectiveretroactive date.